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ALPHABETICA 


DESCRIPTIVE  CATALO 


THE  PUBLICATIONS 


PRESBYTERIAN  BOARD  OF  PUBLICATION. 


JOSEPH  P.  ENGLES,  Publishing  Agent. 

PHILADELPHIA: 
NO.   821    CHESTNUT   STREET. 


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BOARD  OF  PUBLICATION 


TERMS  OF  SALE  OF  THE  PRESBYTERIAN  BOARD  OF 
PUBLICATION. 

On  all  purchases  amounting  to  $12  or  upwards,  for  which  the  cash 
is  paid  when  the  books  are  ordered,  a  discount  of  25  per  cent, 
shall  be  allowed. 

On  sums  less  than  $12  no  discount  is  allowed,  except  to  book- 
sellers, ministers,  and  theological  students  of  any  denomination, 
who  are  entitled  to  a  discount  of  20  per  cent. 

Large  amounts  are  entitled  to  20  per  cent,  discount,  and  six 
months'  credit  on  approved  security.  When  any  part  of  a  credit 
bill  is  paid  before  maturity,  a  further  discount  from  the  net  amount, 
at  the  rate  of  one  per  cent,  a  month  is  allowed  for  the  unexpired 
time. 


PUBLICATION  ROOMS. 


Letters  relating  to  agencies,  donations  of  books  and  tracts,  the 
appointment  of  Colporteurs,  the  editorial  department  of  the  Record, 
and  the  general  interests  of  the  Board,  to  be  addressed  to  the  Rev. 
William  E.  Sciienck,  Corresponding  Secretary,  No  821  Chestnut 
street,  Philadelphia. 

All  communications,  reports,  remittances  of  money,  and  orders, 
from  Colporteurs,  to  be  addressed  to  Mr.  Winthrop  Sargent, 
Superintendent  of  Colportage. 

Orders  for  books,  other  than  from  Colporteurs,  and  letters  re- 
lating to  the  business  of  the  Depository,  to  be  addressed  to  Mr. 
Joseph  P.  Engles,  Publishing  Agent. 

Letters  relating  to  manuscripts  and  books  offered  for  publication, 
to  be  addressed  to  the  Rev.  W.  M.  Engles,  D.  D.,  Editor  of  the 
Board. 

Donations  to  be  remitted  to  Mr.  James  Dunlap,  Treasurer. 


FORM  OF  A  DEYISE  OR  BEQUEST  TO  THE  GENERAL 
ASSEMBLY'S  BOARD  OF  PUBLICATION. 

To  the  Trustees  of  the  Presbyterian  Board  of  Publication,  and 
to  their  successors  and  assigns,  I  give  and  bequeath  the  sum  of 
,  or  I  devise  a  certain  messuage,  and  tract  of  land,  &c, 
to  be  held  by  the  said  Trustees,  and  their  successors  for  ever,  to  and 
for  the  uses,  and  under  the  direction  of  the  said  Board  of  Publi- 
cation, according  to  the  provisions  of  their  charter. 

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PKELIMINAEY  NOTICE 


The  Presbyterian  Board  of  Publication  -went  into  operation 
A  D.  1840,  and  at  the  time  of  issuing  the  Annual  Report  in 
May  1856,  had  published  four  hundred  and  seven  different 
works,  exclusive  of  tracts  and  pamphlets, 

The  works  enumerated  in  the  following  Catalogue  are  of 
every  variety,  from  the  most  profound  treatises  in  theology,  to 
the  simplest  child's  hymn-book  and  catechism.  Many  of  them 
are  of  the  highest  value  even  to  ministers,  and  until  issued  by 
the  Board  had  never  been  republished  in  this  country,  and 
could  of  course  only  be  had  by  importation,  and  at  such  prices 
as  placed  them  beyond  the  reach  of  ministers  of  limited  means. 

Many  of  the  books  are  also  designed  to  enlighten  and  estab- 
lish Presbyterians,  more  especially  in  the  peculiarities  of  their 
own  doctrines  and  polity.  Where  are  to  be  found  works 
better  suited  to  this  purpose,  than  Fisher's  Catechism,  Lime 
Street  Lectures,  Dickinson  on  the  Five  Points,  The  Great  Sup- 
per, Matthews  on  the  Divine  Purpose,  Miller  on  Presbyterian- 
ism,  Miller  on  Public  Prayer,  Shaw's  Exposition  of  the  Con- 
fession of  Faith,  Green's  Lectures  on  the  Shorter  Catechism, 
Hodge's  History  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  &c.  ? 

The  Catalogue  of  the  Board  also  contains  a  rich  assortment 
of  practical  books.  The  Life  of  McCheyne  has  been  thought, 
b}'  some,  to  rank  with  those  of  Martyn  and  Brainerd,  and  it 
surely  would  be  difficult  to  find  a  biography  in  which  there  is 
more  of  a  sweet  and  spirit-cheering  piety.  Alexander's  Reli- 
gious Experience  has  been  read  with  pleasure  and  profit  by  all 
denominations,  while,  by  his  Practical  Sermons,  he  being  dead 
still  continues  to  preach  in  many  a  social  meeting,  and  to  teach 
by  many  a  fireside.  The  Communicant's  Companion,  and  Com- 
municant's Manual,  are  unsurpassed  in  their  adaptation  to  aid 

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IV  PRELIMINARY   NOTICE. 

the  people  of  God  in  their  preparation  for  the  sacramental 
table.  Alexander's  Family  Worship  is  probably  the  best  book 
in  this  important  department  of  family  religion  extant ;  and 
as  for  Alleine's  Alarm,  Baxter's  Call  and  Saint's  Rest,  Bun- 
yan's  Pilgrim's  Progress  and  Holy  War,  Boston's  Fourfold 
State,  Doddridge's  Rise  and  Progress — what  need  is  there  to 
speak  of  their  adaptation  to  alarm  the  careless,  to  call  the  un- 
converted to  repentance,  to  explain  the  origin  and  progress  of 
true  religion  in  the  soul,  to  instruct  the  pilgrim  warrior  in  his 
journey ings  and  his  conflicts,  and  to  point  him  to  his  everlast- 
ing rest  ? 

Nor  have  the  children,  the  hope  of  the  Church,  been  forgot- 
ten. Not  less  than  two  hundred  and  eight  books,  adapted  to 
their  wants,  have  been  issued ;  and  the  Board  have  specially 
endeavoured  to  guard  against  such  works  as  would  tend  to 
create  a  taste  for  novel  and  other  fictitious  reading ;  and  also 
to  afford  such  instruction,  as  that  the  children  should  not  only 
be  trained  up  Christians,  but  Presbyterians. 

This  Board  can  do  a  work  for  the  Presbyterian  Church  which 
can  be  done  by  no  other  institution.  Societies  of  a  general 
character  are,  from  their  very  nature,  prohibited  from  pub- 
lishing anything  which  wears  even  a  denominational  complexion. 
In  this  day  when  error  in  every  guise  is  so  rife,  and  untiring 
efforts  to  proselyte  from  their  faith,  especially  the  young  of 
our  Zion,  are  made,  there  is  an  imperative  necessity  that  our 
people  should  better  understand  the  doctrines,  history,  govern- 
ment, and  ordinances  of  the  Church,  within  whose  pale  theii 
lot  is  cast. 


ALPHABETICAL  CATALOGUE. 


The  letter  M  prefixed  to  a  book  denotes  that  it  is  most  suitable  for  a 
Minister's  Library  :  C  for  a  Congregational  Library,  and  S  for  a  Sab- 
bath-school Library. 

It  is  difficult  to  draw  'the  exact  line  of  distinction  in  every  case,  some 
in  one  class  being  equally  suitable  for  another.  Purchasers  can  make 
their  own  selection,  adding  or  omitting  as  they  please. 


No.  in  Catalogue.  Prices. 

C  127  Acquaintance  with  God cents  15  and  20 

C  392  Adam  and  Christ 15 

C  288  Address  to  Mothers 10 

C  333  Address  to  Fathers 10 

S    150  Addresses  to  Children 10  and  15 

C  263  African  Preacher 20  and  25 

S   268  Africaner 10 

M  300  Alexander  on  the  Canon 70 

C  146  Alexander's  Evidences 55 

C  342   Alexander  on  Patience 1*0 

C  267  Alexander's  Sermons $125 

C  225  Alleine's  Alarm 20  and  25 

C  126  Almost  Christian 25  and  30 

S    2  05  Anecdotes  on  the  Old  Testament,  (2  vols.) 60  and  70 

S    206  Anecdotes  on  the  New  Testament 30  and  35 

C  145  Annals  of  Persecution,  (2  vols.) $100 

C    248  Annals  of  the  Poor 50 

S    366  Anne  Bell 20  and  25 

S   442  Annie  Grey 15 

S    158  Another  Lily  Gathered 5  and  10 

C  343  Agnew  on  the  Sabbath 25  and  30 

C     12  Anxious  Inquirer,  (Henry's) 35  and  40 

C  285  Anxious  Inquirer,  (James's) 20  and  25 

M  312  Assembly's  Digest  (Baird's  Collections.) $3  50 

S   406  Aunt  Sarah's  Stories 10 

S   374  Baby 20  and  25 

S    416  Backbiting  Reproved 20  and  25 

C  350  Baker  on   Baptism 20  and  25 

M  231  Bates's  Harmony  of  the  Attributes 55 

C  224  Baxter's  Call 20  and  25 

1*  (v) 


Vi     ALPHABETICAL  CATALOGUE. 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Pricea. 

C  256  Baxter's  Converse  with  God cents  20  and  25 

C  222  Baxter's  Saints' Rest 50 

S   275  Bechuana  Girl 10 

S    260  Bedfordshire  Tinker 15  and  20 

C  283  Bethany,  (by  McCheyne,) 15  and  20 

S   287  Bible  Dictionary 50  and  55 

S    338  Bible  Rhymes 25  and  30 

C   197  Bible  Truth 40 

S    372  Boat 10 

S    369  Blind  Man  and  Pedler 15 

C       6  Boarduian  on  Original  Sin 20  and  25 

C  395  Boardmau  on  the  Ministry 15 

S    388   Bohemian  Martyrs 15  and  20 

C  139  Book  of  Poetry $125 

C   113  Book  of  Popery 30  and  35 

S    339  Book  of  the  Lord 10 

C     66  Boston's  Fourfold  State 50 

S    301  Brazen    Serpent 5,  10  and  15 

C  243  Brief  Memoirs  of  the  Pious 30  and  35 

C   112~  I  British  Reformers,  (12  vols.) $9  00 

S    175   Brothers  and  Sister 5,  10  and  15 

C  292  Bruised  Reed,  (by  Sibbes,) 30  and  35 

M    89  Calvin's  Institutes,  (2  vols.) $3  00 

C  140  Calvin  Defended 30  and  35 

M  148  Calvin  on  Reformation 30  and  35 

S      60  Campbell's  Voyages 30  and  35 

S   373  Captives  of  Abb's  Valley 25  and  30 

C  247  Causes  and  Cure  of  Scepticism 10  and  15 

C  360  Cecil's  Remains 35  and  40 

S    153  Celestine   Darscott 15  and  20 

C  201  Chamber  of  Sickness 30  and  35 

C     23  Charuock  on  Regeneration 65 

C     79  Chief  End   of  Man 20  and  25 

S   380  Child's  Cabinet 25  and  30 

S   324  Child's  Poetical   Keepsake 45 

S   403  Child's  Story  Book 25  and  30 

S    429  Child's   Scrap  Book 20  and  25 

S    159  Children  Coming  to  Christ 5 

S   352  Children  of  the  Bible 20  and  25 

S  443  Children  of  Abraham 20  and  25 

C  180  Christ  All  in  All 45  and  50 

C  208  Christ  and  Antichrist 70 

M    84  Christ   Crucified 30  and  35 

C       4  Christian    Consistency 25  and  30 

C   266   Christian's  Daily  Walk 60 

C     48  Christian   Education 15  and  20 

C     30   Christian's  Groat  Interest 30  and  35 

C   187  Christian    Mother 20  and  25 

C     94  Christian's  Portion 10  and  15 

C  229  Christian  Soldiers 25  and  30 

C  254  Christianity  from  God 35  and  40 

M    77  Church  of  Rome,  the  Apostasy 45  and  50 


ALPHABETICAL   CATALOGUE.  Vll 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Prices 

S   437  Classmates cents  25  and  3fr 

C  310  Come  to  Jesus 10  and  IS 

C  236  Comfort  for  the  Heavy-laden 15  and  20 

C  13-4  Communicants  Companion 5t 

C  246   Communicant's  Manual 30  and  35 

20  Confession  of  Faith 37i 

C  320   Confessions  of  a  Convert 25  and  30 

C  435   Conversion  of  the  World 20  and  25 

C  167  Conversion  to   God 3 

C  322  Converted  Unitarian 20  and  25 

S    257-8  Conversations  of  a  Father,  (2  vols.) 50  and  60 

S    331  Counsels  to  the  Young 15  and  2C 

C     76  Covenanters,  History  of,  (2  vols.) 70  and  80 

S    319  Cripple 10 

C  238  Daily  Bread 30  and  31 

M  117  Daille  on  the  Fathers 80 

S    417  Daniel  Baker's  Talk 15 

C  304  Days  of  Adversity 5,  10  and  15 

S   430  Day  with  the  Haymakers 15 

C  423  Death-bed  Triumphs 4« 

S      29  Destruction  of  Jerusalem 20  and  25 

C     80  Dickinson's  Five   Points.. 30  and  35 

C     82  Dickinson's  Familiar  Letters 60 

C  194  Divine  Guidance 5 

C     16  Divine  Purpose 25  and  30 

C  438  Domestic   Duties 20  and  25 

C  377  Dorcas 20  and  25 

S      67  Duty  of  Children 15  and  20 

C  1*23  Dying   Thoughts 35  and  40 

S    316   Ears  of  Spiritual  Harvest 45 

S      83  Eastern    Manners 35  and  40 

S    335  Eastern  Traveller 15  and  20 

M    87  Edwards  on  Baptism 25  and  20 

M  183  Edwards  on   Bedemption 60 

S    413  Ellen  Sinclair 10 

S    439  Ella  Clinton 25  and  30 

C  133   English  Martyrology,  (2  vols.) $100 

£    171   Evenings'    Entertainments 45  and  50 

C  344  Evidences  for  Heaven 15  and  20 

S    157  Examples  for  Youth 15  and  20 

IH215  Exposition  of  the  Confession  of  Faith 60 

C  436  Faith  and  Works 20  and  25 

S   355  Faithful  Mother's  Beward 40  and  45 

C  382  Fear  not 5,   10  and  15 

S    431  First  Sabbath  Excursion 15 

M163  Fisher's  Catechism 60 

S    169  Flag  Sergeant 5 

C     34  Flavel  on  Antinomianism 10  and  15 

S   326  Flower  Transplanted 5,   10  and  15 

S   426  Footprints  of  Popery 25  and  30 

S    348   Forest  Flower 15  and  20 

39  Form  of  Government 25 

C  177  Fountain  of  Wisdom 45 


Vlll  ALPHABETICAL   CATALOGUE. 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Prices, 

S       8  French  Protestants cents  25  and  30 

C     22  Friendly  Visit 10  and  15 

C   341   Fry's  Daily  Readings 60 

C     35  Fulfilling  of  the  Scriptures 45  and  50 

C   433  Gems  from  the  Coral  Islands  (Western) 60 

C   434  Gems  from  the  Coral  Islands  (Eastern) 75 

C  407  God's  Word  to  Inquirers 10 

391  Gospel  and  Epistles  of  John 20 

C  351   Grace  of  Christ,  (by  Dr.  Plumer,) 75 

S    196   Grace   Reigning 3 

S   345  Grandmother's  Parable 15 

C       3  Great  Concern 25  and  30 

C  216  Great  Supper 25  and  30 

C  314  Green  Pastures 25 

C     21   Guide  to  Communicants 10  and  15 

S    218  Guilty    Tongue 20  and  25 

S    277   Gutzlaff,  (Mary  and    Lucy) 10 

C  279  Hall's  Meditations 25  and  30 

S   269  Heathen   Sacrifices 10 

C  402  Henry  on  Prayer 30  and  35 

S      63  History  of  the  Inquisition 25  and  30 

S    365  History  of  Minna 15 

M    57  Hodge's  History  of  the  Presbyterian  Church $1  75 

C  227  Holy  War $150 

S    151  Huguenot  Galley  Slaves 15  and  20 

S    347  Infantreader 30  and  35 

S    211  Interesting  Narratives 30  and  35 

C  181  Internal  Evidences  of  the  Bible,  (by  Janeway,) 55 

C  309  It  is  1 10  and  15 

S    271  Jejana,  &c 10 

C  362  Justified  Believer .....35 

S    364  J.  H.  and  his  Nurse 10 

C  141  Keith  on  the  Prophecies 60 

S    432  Kenneth  Forbes 35  and  40 

S    152  Kind  Words 20  and  25 

C  305  Kirwan's  Letters 35  and  40 

S   308  labourer's  Daughter 10 

S      59  Labourers  in  the  East 35  and  40 

C  176  Lawson's  Reflections 10  and  15 

S   425  Learn  to  say  No 20  and  25 

S   210  Learning  to  Act 25  and  30 

S   400   Learning  to   Converse 25  and  30 

S    185  Learning  to  Feel 25  and  30 

S    202  Learning  to  Think '.   25  and  30 

S    149  Lectures  on  Daniel 35  and  40 

M    86  Lectures  on  the  Shorter  Catechism,  (2  vols  ) $1  40 

8   440  Lessons  for  Little  Ones 25  and  30 

C  298  Lessons  of  Life  and  Death 20  and  25 

S    166  Letter,  The 3 

C  330  Letters  to  the  Aged 15  and  20 

C  336  Letters  to  Sons    in  College 60 

C  353  Letters  to  a  Recent  Convert 15  and  20 


ALPHABETICAL  CATALOGUE.     IX 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Prices. 

C  370  Letters  of  the  Madiai cents  50 

C  291  Life  of  Andrew,  Mrs  Agnes 20  and  25 

C  "         Alexander,  Dr.  A $1  25 

S    221       "        Bales,  Elizabeth 15  and  20 

C  325        "         Barr,  John 15  and  20 

S    368       "         Barr,  J.  W 20  and  25 

C     47       "         Baxter,  Richard 25  and  30 

S      26       "         Blaekader,  Lieutenant-Colonel 20  and  25 

C     53       "         Buchanan,  W.T 20  and  25 

S      25       "         Burn.  Major  General 25  and  30 

C  311       «         Gardiner,  Colonel 25  and  30 

C  239       "         Graham,  Mary  Jane 25  and  30 

C     95       "        Hervey  and  Toplady 30  and  35 

S    160       «         Howard,  J«.hn 20  and  25 

S   217       "         Hurd,  M.  Lyle 20  and  25 

S    161       "         Kilpin,  8.  Wyke 5 

S      10       "         Knox,  John  (lSino.) 25  and  30 

M  178       «         Knox,  John,  8vo.  (McCrie's,)..... SI  50 

C  359       u         Leila  Ada.  the  Converted  Jewess 55 

C  3S5       "         Lowrie,  Walter  M 70 

C  162       "         McCheyne,  R.  Murray 60 

C     65       "         Melancthon 25  and  30 

C     31       «         Melville,  Andrew 20  and  25 

C  214       "         Newton,  John 35  and  40 

C     46       "         OAven  and  Janeway 30  and  35 

S      32       "         Patriarchs 30  and  35 

C     50       "         Rodgers,  John 30  and  35 

C  179       "         Savage,  Mrs.  Sarah 45  and  50 

C  444      "         Sherwood,  Mrs 45 

S     27       "         Trosse,  George 20  and  25 

C  397       "         Urquhart 65 

S      11       "         Wilson,  Captain 20  and  25 

S      68       "         Zuingiioa 20  and  25 

S    398  Life  Sketches  from  Scottish  History 20  and  25 

C  295  Light  for  the  Dark  Valley 15 

!"»    387   Lily  among  Thorns 5,  10  and  15 

M    36  Lime  Street  Lectures $125 

S    252  Little  Italian   Boy 10 

S   270  Little  Jewess 10 

S    419  Little  Kadore 10 

S    165  Little  Mary..  3 

S    415  Little   Nelly 20  and  25 

S   191  Little  Willy 5  and  10 

C  137  Lives  of  the  British  Reformers $1  00 

S   410  Lizzie  Ferguson 30  and  35 

C  321  Log  College 55 

C     98  Lorimer's  Church  of  France $1  00 

C     24  Love  to  Christ 15  and  20 

S   250  Madagascar  Martyrs 20  and  25 

228  Manual  for  Soldiers  and  Sailors 65 

C  383   Mary  searching  for  Jesus 10 

C  445  Mason's  Spiritual  Treasury,  (Morning) 70 

C  446  Mason's  Spiritual  Treasury,  (Evening) 70 

M    99  McCrie's  Reformation  in  Spain 65 


X  ALPHABETICAL   CATALOGUE. 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Prices. 

M  118  McCrie's  Reformation  in  Italy cents   75 

C  212  McGill  on  Secret  Prayer 30  and  35 

M  230  MeLaurin's  Essays 50 

S   249  Men  and  Scenes  before  the  Flood 25  and  30 

M      9  Miller  on  Creeds 20  and  25 

M    55  Miller  on  the  Christian  Ministry 60 

M  329  Miller  on  Clerical  Manners .". 65 

M  251  Miller  on  Public  Prayer 60 

C     54  Miller  on  Ruling  Elders 35  and  40 

S   233  Minor  Scripture  Characters 20  and  25 

M  393  Minutes  of  General  Assembly  1S21— 35 $1  63 

S    186  Miracles  of  Christ 30  and  35 

C  174  Mission  to  the  Jews  by  McCheyne  and  others 75 

C  404  Missionary  Lite  in  India 65 

S      69  Missionary  Records 30  and  35 

S      91   Missionary  Tales 25  and  30 

S    132  Missionary  in  the  Wilderness,  (David  Brainerd) 20  and  25 

S    155  Missionary  Sketches 10  and  15 

C  389  Monitory  Letters 40 

C  195  Monthly  Concert,  by  Dr.  Miller 20  and  25 

C  378  Moral  and  Religious  Anecdotes,  (2  vols.) 75 

S    272  Moravian  Missionaries 10 

C  293  Moriah 60 

S    273   Mr.  Moffat  and  the   Bechuanas 10 

C       2  Mute  Christian 25  and  30 

S   317  My  Father's  God 15  and  20 

S   290  My  Own  Book 30  and  35 

S   349  My  Own  Hymn  Book 25  and  30 

C     51  Mystery  of    Providence 30  and  35 

S   232  Naaman  and  Elisha 15  and  20 

S   278  New  Hebrides 15 

S   242  New  Token  for  Children 25  and  30 

C  264  Newton's  Cardiphonia 60 

S    427  Nursery  Rhymes 20  and  25 

C  213  Obligations  to  the  Bible,  by  Dr.  Spring .7  65 

C     15   Offices  of  Christ 20  and  25 

M  172  Old  and  New  Theology 60 

S    241   Old  Anthony's  Hints 20  and  25 

C  154  Only  Rule 20  and  25 

S    203   Our   Father 20  and  25 

M    62  Owen  on  the  Holy  Spirit 75 

M    81   Owen  on  Justification $130 

C     96  Owen  on  Indwelling  Sin  30  and  35 

C  394  Owen  on  Temptation 60 

S    418  Paradise  of  Children 15 

C  234  Parental  Duties 25  and  30 

C  390   Perseverance  of  the  Saints 15  and  20 

S   367  Peter  Thompson 20  and  25 

S   421  Petra 15  and  20 

M  182  Pictet's  Christian  Theology 60 

S    323  Pictorial  Scenes 30  and  40 

S    306  Pictorial   First-Book 25 

S   371  Pictorial  Second-Book 30  and  35 


ALPHABETICAL   CATALOGUE.  XI 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Prices. 

C  147  Pilgrim's  Progress cents  $150 

S   276  Pilgrim  Boy  of  Monghyr 10 

S   164  Pious  Shepherd 15  and  20 

S   261  Plain  Thoughts 20  and  25 

C  408  Plantation  Sermons 40 

C       7  Pleasures  of  Religion 25  and  30 

S    255  Poor  Blind  Sally 3 

C  401  Portfolio $150 

M    17  Presbyterianism  and  Baptism 40 

C  286  Prize  Essays  on  the  Sabbath 50 

244  Proverbs  of  Solomon 15 

S   253   Providence  of  God 25  and  30 

245  Psalms  in  Prose 20 

M  144  Puseyite  Episcopacy 80 

S    296  Ragged  Scholars 10 

M    73  Records  of  the  Presbyterian  Church $150 

C  284  Redeemer's  Legacy « 15  and  20 

M    14  Reformed  Pastor 25  and  30 

C     74  Religious  Experience 55 

S    138  Remarkable  Places 20  and  25 

S   190  Remarkable  Youth 20  and  25 

C  357  Remember  Lot 5  and  10 

C     43  Return  of  Prayers 15  and  20 

C  121  Revivals  of  Religion , 30  and  35 

C  354  Right  and  Left  Hand  Blessings 15  and  20 

C  136  Rise  and  Progress  of  Religion 50 

S   376  Rose-Bud 15 

S   192  Ruth  Clark 5  and  10 

S   340  Sabbath-day  Readings 60  and  65 

S   422  Sabbath-school  Theology 15  and  20 

C  259  Saint  and  Sinner 10 

C  204  Salvation 15  and  20 

S   302  Sarah  Lee  and  Susan  Gray 3 

S    142  Scenes  in  Africa 20  and  25 

C     70  Scott's  Force  of  Truth 25  and  30 

C     88  Scripture  Directory  by  Willison 5,  10  and  15 

S    265  Scripture  Lessons  in  Verse 15 

S   173  Scripture  Natural  History 60 

S    122  Scripture  Passages  for  the  Young 15  and  20 

C     28  Scripture  Portions  for  the  Afflicted 25  and  30 

C  332  Search  for   Truth 20  and  25 

S    428  Select  Stories 30  and  35 

C       5  Self-Employment 5,  10  and  15 

C  16S  Self-Examination 3 

S    303  Sermons  to  Young  Children 5,   10  and  15 

C     90  Shaw's  Immanuel 25  and  30 

S   280  Shepherd  Boy 10 

S    235  Short  Daily  Texts 5  and  10 

S    156  Short  Miscellanies 10  and  15 

S    327  Short  Prayer 5,  10  and  15 

C   200  Sick-room  Devotions 15  and  20 

S    386  Sketches  of  Presbyterian  Church 25  and  30 

C     93  Snodgrass  on  Sanctification 20  and  25 


Xll  ALPHABETICAL   CATALOGUE. 

No.  in  Catalogue.  Prices. 

C     97  Soul's  Conflict cents  60 

C  412  Sower  and  the  Seed 20  and  25 

C     18  Spirit  of  Prayer 15  and  20 

C  2S2  Spiritual  Garden 25  and  30 

S   307  Still  Happy  in  Jesus 10 

C  315  Still  Waters 25 

S    262  Story  of  the  Samaritans 10 

C  361  Story  of  Nineveh 15 

C  193  Strong  Consolation 5,  10  and  15 

M    78  Synod  of  Dort _  50 

C  399  Tennents,  <fcc,  Sermons  by  the 70 

S    274  Terror  by  Night 10 

C  226  Thoughts  on  Family-worship 50 

C   124  Thoughts  on  Religion 30  and  35 

S     13  Three  fold  Cord 15  and  20 

S   223  Three  Blind  Women 5,  10  and  15 

C  294  Three  Last  Things 20  and  25 

C  209  Three    Questions 20  and  25 

C     38  Tracts,  12mo.  9  vols $4  50 

C  199  Tracts  on  Popery 45  and  50 

S      92  Traditions  of  the  Covenanters,  Series  1 25  and  30 

S    188  Traditions  of  the  Covenanters,  Series  II 30  and  35 

§    189  Traditions  of  the  Covenanters,  Series  III 25  and  30 

S    420  Transformed  Island 15 

C  135  Trial  of  the  Witnesses 45 

C  289  Triumph  over  Death 50 

S   2SI  Tyndal,  William 10 

C  318  Universalism  false 20  and  25 

C  409  Vincent  on  Shorter  Catechism 40  and  45 

S   297  Visit  to  the  Holy  Land 10 

C  356  Waldenses,  Illustrated $1  00 

S   240  Walks  of  Usefulness 25  and  30 

C  405  Wanderings  of  a  Pilgrim 25 

C  384  Warning  Cry 10 

§   346  Waterloo  Soldier 20  and  25 

S    1S4  Watts's  Songs 20  and  25 

S        1  Way  of  Salvation 5,  10  and  15 

C  414  Wedge  of  Gold 40 

S    328  Well-watered  Plains , 15  and  20 

C     45  Wharev's  Church  History 35  and  40 

C  379  What  is  Calvinism? 30  and  35 

C    396  What  is  Presbyterianism? 15 

S   375  White  Lies 15 

C  358  Why  will  ve  Die? 15  and  20 

S   421  William  Bartlett 15  and  20 

C  363  Witnesses  for  Christ 15 

S    313  Works  of  Creation .• 70  and  75 

C  411  World  and  its  Influences 20  and  25 

S   381  Youth's  Casket 25  and  30* 

S    334  Youth's   Gleaner 30  and  35 

S   337  Youth's  Visitor 40  and  45 

C  220  Zion's  Pilgrim 20  and  25 


APPENDIX  TO  ALPHABETICAL   CATALOGUE, 


No.  in  Catalogue.                               Price.  No.  in  Catalogue.                               Price. 
S  442  Annie  Gray 15  S  472  Joy  of  Morning 15 


S  475  Annie  Lee 15,20 

S  512   Annandale 

S  454  Apples  of  Gold 30,  35 

S  458  Aunt  Ruth 30,  35 

S  483  Best  Lesson 20,  25 


C  510  L«ast  Davs  of  Jesus 55 

S  484  Lena  Leslie 20,25 

S  455  Life  among  Children.  35,  40 

S  497  Little  Bob  True 30,  35 

S  459  Little  Girl's  Treasury.  25,  30 


S  519  Bible  Stories S  460   Little  Boy's  Treasury.  30,35 

S  447  Bishop  and  Monk 20,25,8  520  Little  Jauie 

S  476  Blind  Ruth 15,  20'S  449  Little  Talks....: 15 

8  499  Bridget  Sullivan 15,  20  8  470  Lucy  Dunlevy 30,35 

C  473  Brown's  Life  &  Rem 40,  g  461  Marion  Harvie 35,  40 

C  509  Calvin's  Letters,  4  v'ls.$5.20M  485  Marrow  of  Mod.  Div 80 

S  480  Charlie 20,25;C506  Model  Merchant 40 

Charlie  Barton |C  463  Noel's  Meditations...   15,20 

S  443  Children  of  Abraham 25 'C  494  Not  a  Minute  to  spare.  15,20 

C  521  Children  of  the  Church i  c  5U  obedience  Life  of  Miss 

57  Christ  in  the -Desert.  20,  2o  c  49g  0nly  Believe 15 


8  478  Christmas  Eve 
S  515  Clouds  &  Sunshine 


15,20 


M468  Daille  on  Philippians.  $1.15 

M469  "        "   Colossians..  $1.50 

C  466  Daughters  at  School 40 

C  505  Divine  Life 65 

S  516  Early  &  Latter  Rain 

C  464  Elect  Lady 25,  30 

Every  Day  Faults 


C  453  Our  Friends  in  Heaven...  45 

C  456  Our  Theology 15,  20 

S  481  Peace  in  Death 15 

8  493  Pictures  of  Truth 30,35 

S  507  Pride 15,20 

S  502  Ragged  Tommy 10 

C  465  Refuge 40 

C  488  Sailor's  Companion 50 

S,rtiS  482  Scenes  in  Chusan 30,35 
462  Evening  Visit Id,  20 L.  ,„n  0         .     ,.  oft'  „- 

°  '        S  479  Seventy-times  seven..  20,  2o 

8  501  Fanny  the  Flower  Girl...  15  c  444  Sherwood's  Life 45 

C  489  Fairchild  on  Baptism.  25,  30  s  bU  Sketches  for  You 30,  35 

C  457  Faith  Prin.  of  Missions...  15  £  445  Spiritual  Treasury,  Morn.  70 


C  452  Gems  of  Thought 25 

C  514  Giant  Judge 


C  446  Spiritual  Treasury,  Ev'g.  70 

S  486  Stevenson  Family 20,  25 

441  Gleanings  from  Life!.  25,  30lS  471  Stray  Lamb 15 

S  Gospel  Fountain ,!S  474  Tales  in  Rhvrae 20,  25 

S  492  Grains  of  Gold 30,  35  S  518  Tales  f.  young  Protest 

S  491  Great  Reformer 20,  25  S  495  Talks  about  Jesus 15 

C  467  Greenleaf  on  Prayer 35  S  Twin  Sisters 

S  477  Hazel  Glen 15,  20  |C  496  Valley  of  Achor 15 

S  500  Highland   Glen 15jg  513  Widow's  Sixpence 

S  503  How  to  die  happy 15,  20  c  450  What  is  Faith? 15,20 

S  448  Isabel 20,  25  C  517  Word  to  Parents 

C  451  Janeway's  Life 20,  25|C  508  Ye  will  not  come 10 

3  Jessie  Morrison iC  490  Young  on  Prayer 15 

2  (13) 


XIV        LIBRARIES,    CATECHISMS,    &C. 

The  Publications  of  tho  Board  have  been  divided  into  Libraries,  as 
follows  : 

Catalogue.        Cash. 

Ministers'  Library,  37  volumes,  up  to  No.  485, $32  90       $24  67 

Congregational  Library,  229  volumes,  up  to  No.  506  : 

Half  roan 85  47         64  10 

Muslin 91  62         68  64 

Sabbath-School  Library,  208  volumes,  up  to  No.  508  : 

Half  roan 41  15         30  86 

Muslin 48  70         36  52 

Total  Library,  474  volumes  : 

Price  in  best  binding $173  07     $129  80 

CATECHISMS. 

Jones's  Catechism  of  Scripture  Doctrine  and  Practice cents  15 

Catechism  of  Presbyterian  Government  and  Discipline 3 

Larger  Catechism 10  and  15 

Communicant's  Catechism 10 

Explanatory  Shorter  Catechism 3 

Shorter  Catechism,  with  Proofs  and  Notes  3 

Shorter  Catechism,  without  Proofs 1 

Catechism  for  Young  Children 1 

Catechism  of  Scripture  History,  (4  vols.) 40 

Catechetical  Assistant,  (muslin) 8 

Shorter  Catechism,  in   Latin 10 

Presbyterian  Pastor's  Catechism 3 

QUESTION  BOOKS. 

Janeway's  Questions  on  Bomans 10 

"  "  Hebrews 10 

"  "  Acts,  2  parts 20 

Weed's  Questions  on  Confession  of  Paith 10 

The  Visitor's  Questions 10 

Presbyterian  Family  Almanac,  ($4  per  100) 6 

PSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 

12mo.,  sheep 75 

do.     roan,  marble  edge 1  00 

do.     imitation  Turkey 2  00 

do.     Turkey,  extra 2  50 

18mo.,  sheep 50 

do.     arabesque 60 

do.  do.         gilt 75 

do.     imitation  Turkey 1  50 

do.     Turkey 2  00 

do.      clasp 2  75 

do.     velvet,  sup.  extra,  net 6  50 

24mo,,  sheep 35 

do.     arabesque 40 


PSALMS  AND   HYMNS,   &c.  xV 

Trices. 

24mo.,  arabesque  gilt cents     60 

do.     tucks,  gilt 85 

do.     imitation  Turkey 1  io 

do.     Turkey,  extra. 1  50 

do.     1  cksp 2  10 

do.     2  clasps 2  75 

do.     bevel  boards.  .  ► 2  50 

do.     velvet  super  extra,  net .  .     5  50 

64 mo.,  sheep 30 

do.     arabesque 35 

do.     arabesque,  gilt 45 

do.     tucks,  gilt GO 

do.     imitation  Turkey 65 

do.     Turkey,  extra. 90 

do.     clasp ►.  .^. ..—.,. ,. 150 

"With  50  Selections  from  Rouse's  Psalnis,  3  cents  additional 
on  all  styles  of  binding. 


HYMNS  FOR  YOUTH. 

Plain...... cents  8 

Full  Sheep. 15 

Tucks,  gilt ... 50 

Turkey,  extra 70 

New  Hymns  for  Youth,  plain,  (without  discount)  . ..... ... .. ...  10 

do.                  do.           sheep........... 15 

do.                  do.           tucks, 50 

do.                  do.           Turkey, 70 

Hymns  for  Young  Children,  paper. 2 

Devotional  Poetry,  tract  form ♦  5 

MUSIC  BOOKS. 

Presbyterian  Psalmodist,  half  sheep 75 

do.  do.  mus.  sides 1  00 

do.  do.  half  Turkey 125 

Presb.  Psalmodist  in  Seven  Character  Notes 75 

Juvenile  Psalmodist.     By  Thomas  Hastings 30 

Social  Psalmodist,  40.     Half  Turkey 85 

BOOKS  IN  GERMAN. 

No.  in  Catalogue. 

204  Salvation 10 

288  Address  to  Mothers 5 

294  The  Three  Last  Things 10 

286  Pearl  of  Days 10 

Shorter  Catechism  with  Proofs 5 

Alexander's  Religious  Experience 60  and  75 

Christ's  Gracious  Invitation 1 

The  Sin-bearer 1 

Confession  of  Faith,  net 35  and  40 

The  Great  Supper 


XVI  CHEAP    EDITIONS. 

Jacobus's  Notes  on  Matthew 75 

do.        Mark  and  Luke,  in  1  vol 75 

do.       John 75 

Questions  on  do.  4  vols,  per  dozen 1  50 

single  copy 15 

Life  of  the  "Rev.  A.  Alexander,  D.  I) 1  25 

Cruden's  Concordance 3  50 

Coleman's  Historical  Text-book,  and  Atlas 1  50 

Barclay's  Map  of  Jerusalem  and  environs,  $1  00.     On  rollers 1  75 

The  Hadji  in  Syria,  illustrated 65 

CHEAP  EDITIONS. 

Pilgrim's  Progress $1  00 

Lives  of  the  Reformers 60 

English  Martyrology,  2  vols 60 

Doddridge's  Rise  and  Progress . 30 

Henry's  Communicant's  Companion 30 

Edwards  on  Redemption 40 

Memoirs  of  McCheyne        (paper  cover) 30 

Annals  of  the  Poor  do 25 

Family  Worship  do 20 

Triumph  over  Death.  do 25 

Religious  Experience  do 30 

Prize  Essays  on  Sabbath        do 25 

African  Preacher  do 8 

Campbell's  Voyages,  &c.       do 15 

Anedotes  on  N.  Testament    do 10 

Interesting  Narratives  do 10 

Providence  of  God  do 10 

Christianity  from  God  do 20 

Baxter's  Call  do 8 

Alleine's  Alarm  do 8 

Salvation  do 8 

The  Only  Rule  do 8 

The  Great  Supper  do 8 

James's  Anxious  Inquirer      do 10 

Learning  to  Think  do , 10 

Learning  to  Act  do 10 

Learning  to  Feel  do 10 

Universalism  False  do 8 

Confessions  of  a  Convert       do 8 

Kirwan's  Letters  do 20 

Right  &Left  Hand  Blessings  do 5 

Baker  on  Baptism  do 8 

Why  will  ye  die?  do 8 

Pictorial  First  Book  do.  15 

What  is  Calvinism?  do , 20 

Adam  and  Christ  do 8 

Learning  to  Converse  do 10 

Our  Theology  do 8 


EXTRA    BOUND    BOOKS.  XY11 

BOOKS  IN  EXTRA  BINDING. 

Book  of  Poetry $2,  $3  50,  $4,  and  $5  00 

Pilgrim's  Progress,  8vo.  Turkey 4  00 

do.  do.       muslin  gilt 3  00 

do.  do.       bevel  boards,  net 6  50 

Holy  War,  Turkey 3  00 

do.       muslin  gilt 2  00 

Keith  on  the  Prophecies 2  50 

Lives  of  the  Reformers 2  50 

Confession  of  Faith 75,  $1  75  and  2  50 

Memoir  of  McCheyne.; 2  00 

Memoir  of  Mrs.  Savage 1  25 

Alexander's  Evidences 2  00 

do.  Religious  Experience 2  00 

do.  Practical  Sermons 3  00 

Doddridge's  Rise  and  Progress 2  00 

Baxter's  Saints'  Rest 2  00 

Henry's  Communicant's  Companion 2  00 

Thoughts  on  Family  Worship 2  00 

Annals  of  the  Poor 1  00 

Fountain  of  Wisdom 1  75 

Bible  Truth 1  75 

Three  Questions 1  00 

Secret  Prayer 1  10 

Thoughts  on  Religion 1  25 

Dying  Thoughts 1  25 

Christ  All  in  All 1  25 

Chamber  of  Sickness 1  25 

Prize  Essays,  muslin  gilt 75 

do.  Turkey 2  00 

James's  Anxious  Inquirer,  muslin  gilt 45 

Spiritual  Garden  do 45 

Redeemer's  Legacy  do 30 

Bethany  do 30 

Triumph  over  Death  do... 85 

do.         Turkey,  extra 2  00 

Christian's  Daily  Walk 2  00 

Friendly  Visit,  muslin  gilt 25 

Fry's  Daily  Readings,  Turkey 2  00 

Grace  of  Christ  do 2  50 

Faithful  Mother's  Reward  do 1  25 

Evenings'  Entertainment,  muslin  gilt 60 

Men  and  Scenes 40 

My  Own  Book 45 

Pictorial  First  Book 30 

Works  of  Creation 1  00 

Pictorial  Scenes 50 

Poetical  Keepsake 50 

Infant  Reader.. 45 

My  Own  Hymn  Book 40 

Leila  Ada 80 

2  * 


xviii  TRACTS. 

TRACTS,  12mo. 

16  pages  for  a  cent,  the  cover  being  counted  four  pages. 
(Bound  volumes  No.  38  of  Catalogue.) 

VOL.  I.  396  pages. 
No. 

1  Presbyterianism  the  truly  Primitive  and  Apostolical  Constitu- 

tion of  the  Church  of   Christ ;  by  Samuel   Miller,   D.  D.  pp. 
102. 

2  Qualifications  and  Duties  of  Ruling  Elders  in  the  Presbyterian 

Church;   by  Win.  M.  Engles,  D.  D.  pp.  28. 

3  The  Scriptural  Doctrine  of  the  Atonement  Illustrated  and  De- 

fended;  by  J.  J.  Jaueway,  D.  D.  pp.  28. 

4  The  Duty  of  Catechetical  Instruction ;  by  Archibald  Alexander, 

D.  D.  pp.  16. 

6  Love   to  the   Doctrines   of  the   Bible   an  essential  element  of 

Christian  Character ;  by  the  Rev.  Edward  W.  Hooker,  pp.  22. 

7  The  Doctrine  of   the  Perseverance   of   the  Saints  Illustrated, 

Proved  and  Applied ;  by  the  Rev.  Shepard  K.  Kollock.  pp.  24. 

8  Infant  Baptism   Scriptural  and  Reasonable,   and  Baptism  by 

Sprinkling  or  Affusion  the  most  suitable  and  edifying  mode ; 
by  Samuel  Miller,  D.  D.  pp.  126. 

9  The  Sinner's   Inability  is  no  Excuse  for  his  Impenitency ;  by 

the  Rev.  S.  G.  Winchester,  pp.  28. 

10  The  Sabbath  at  Home ;  by  the  Rev.  Silas  M.  Andrews,  pp.  22. 

VOL.  II.  410  pages. 

11  A   Caution  against  Prevailing  Errors:  being   a  Conversation 

between  a  Presbyterian  Pastor  and  his  Parishioner ;  by  Wm. 
M.  Enges,  D.  D.  pp.  40. 

12  A  Treatise  on  Justification  by  Faith;  by  A.  Alexander,  D.  D. 

pp.  54. 

13  The  Necessity  of  the  Atonement;  by  the  Rev.  Wm.  Symington. 

pp.  52. 

14  The  Nature,  Extent,   and  Results   of  the  Atonement ;  by  the 

R,ev.  Wm.  Symington,  pp.  92. 

16  On  the  Intercession  of  Christ ;  by  the  Rev.  Wm.   Symington. 

pp.  44. 

17  Christ's  Gracious  Invitation  to  the  Labouring  and  Heavy  La- 

den ;  by  A.  Alexander,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 

20  Claims  of  the  Gospel  Ministry  to  an  adequate  support   pp.  20. 

21  The  Importance  of   Doctrinal  and  Instructive  Preaching ;    by 

the  Rev.  S.  G.  Winchester,  pp.  36. 

22  The  Missionary's  Wife;   or  a  Brief  Account  of  Mrs.  Loveless, 

of  Madras  ;   the  first  American  Missionary  to  foreign  lands 
by  Richard  Knill.  pp.  28. 

23  A  Brief  View  of  the  proper  subjects  and  true  mode  of  Chris 

tian  Baptism ;  by  the  Rev.  James  Wharey.  pp.  28. 


TRACTS.  XIX 

VOL.  III.  458  pages. 

No. 

24  Sinnars  in  the  Hands  of  an  Angry  God;  by  the  Rev.  President 

Edwards,  pp.  20. 

25  Sin  and  Danger  of  Neglecting  the  Saviour,  pp.  20. 

26  Grace  to  the   Chief   of   Sinners ;  by  the  Rev.   B.   Grosvenor, 

B.  D..  pp.  28. 

27  The  Federal  Character  of  Adam,  and  the  Imputation  of  his 

Sin ;  by  the  Rev.  Willis  Lord.  pp.  20. 

28  Christ  Precious  to  all  True  Believers;    by  President  Davies. 

pp.  24. 

29  The  Bible,  a  Revelation  from   God ;  by  Thomas   Scott,  D.  D., 

being  the  Preface  to  his  Family  Bible,  pp.  48. 

32  Conversion  of  the  Earl  of  Rochester,  pp.  32. 

33  Jesus  Christ  the  Only  Foundation ;  by  President  Davies.     The 

Foundation  Stone ;  by  the  Rev.  Robert  Hall,  M.  A.  pp.  28. 

35  A   Brief  Exposition  and   Vindication   of   the   Doctrine   of  the 

Divine  Decrees  as  taught  in  the  Assembly's  Larger  Catechism  ; 
by  the  Rev.  G.  W.  Musgrave,  D.  D.  pp.  44. 

36  An  Apology  for  not  joining  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  ; 

by  a  Presbyter,  pp.  28. 

37  History  of  a  Church  in  the  South  ;  by  the  Rev.  N.  Hoyt,  D.  D. 

pp.  16. 

38  The  Immediate  Choice  ;  by  the  Rev.  A.  Alexander,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 

39  The  Parity  of  the  Ministry ;  by  the  Rev.  C.  C.  Cuyler,  D.  D. 

pp.  22. 

40  The  Refuge  of  Lies ;  by  the  Rev.  A.  Alexander,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 

41  The  Sum  of  Saving  Knowledge,  or  a  Brief  Sum  of  Christian 

Knowledge  contained  in  the  Holy  Scriptures,  and  held  in  the 
Confession  of  Faith  and  Catechisms  of  the  Presbyterian 
Church,  pp.  40. 

42  An  Address  to  the  Head  of  a  Family  on  the  subject  of  Family 

Religion;  by  P.  Doddridge,  D.  D.  pp.  28. 

43  The  Evidences  of  a  Gracious  State ;  by  the  Rev.  C.  C.  Cuyler, 

D.  D.  pp.  28. 


VOL.  IV.  398  pages. 

44  The  Anglican  Reformation,  or  the  Church  of  England  but  half 

reformed,  pp.  72. 

45  History  of  the  Early  Rise   of  Prelacy ;   by  the   Rev.   Samuel 

Miller,  D.  D.  pp.  52. 

46  Permanent   Sabbath   Documents,  or   a   Plea  for  the    Sabbath, 

enforced  by  Facts  ;  by  the  Rev.  Justin  Edwards,  D.  D.  pp.  58. 

47  Relative   Influence   of  Presbytery  and  Prelacy,    on  Civil   and 

Ecclesiastical  Liberty,  by  the  Rev.  T.  V.  Moore,  pp.  36. 

48  The  Duty  of  Prayer  for  Ministers ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  J.  McCord. 

pp.  16. 

49  A  Plea  for  Presbyterianism ;  by  the  Rev.  Robert  Davidson, 

D.  D.  pp.  40. 


XX  TRACTS. 

No. 

50  A  Castaway ;  by  the  Rev.  R.  M.  McCheyne.  pp.  8. 
61  Systematic  Benevolence ;  by  the  Rev.  D.  V.  Smock,  pp.  20. 

52  The  Work  of  the  Holy  Spirit  on  the  Hearts  of  Men ;  by  the 

Rev.  J.  S.  Armistead.  pp.  20. 

53  The  Exclusive  Claims  of  Prelacy  stated  and  refuted;  by  tho 

Rev.  B.  M.  Smith,  pp.  40. 
64  Inattention  to  Religion  Wonderful;  by  the  Rev.  W.  J.  McCord. 
pp.  16. 

55  The  Gospel  Call,  or  Look  and  be  Saved,  pp.  8. 

56  What  is  Faith  ;     A  Letter  to  a  Friend,  pp.  4. 

57  A  Refuge  from  the  Storm ;  pp.  8. 

VOL.  V.  396  pages. 

58  Experimental  Religion  a  rational  thing ;  by  the  Rev.  Jonathan 

Greenleaf.  pp.  12. 

59  A  Traveller's  Hints  on  Subjects  of  Practical  Importance ;  by 

the  Rev.  W.  M.  Engles,  D.  D.  pp.  12. 

60  Advice  to  Sinners  under  Conviction  :  by  the  Rev.  Samuel  Cor- 

byn.  pp.  20. 

61  Certain  Rich  Men — a  series  of  portraits ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  M. 

Engles,  D.  D.  pp.  20. 

62  To  an  Old  Disciple;  by  the  Rev.  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 

63  To  an  Old  Person  who  has  no  Hope  in  Christ ;  by  the  Rev.  W. 

S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  12. 

64  How  to  Bring  up  Children;  by  the  Rev.  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D. 

pp.  12. 

65  Jehovah  our  Righteousness,  pp.  4. 

66  Words  of  Warning,  pp.  4. 

67  Now !  pp.  4. 

68  Luther's  Conversion,  pp.  12. 

69  Sin  our  Enemy — God  our  Friend,  pp.  4. 

70  The  Anchor  of  the  Soul.  pp.  4. 

71  Do  you  go  to  the  Prayer-Meeting  ?  pp.  4. 

72  Night,  Daybreak,  and  Clear  Day.  pp.  12. 

73  Who  shall  dwell  with  Devouring  Fire?  pp.  4. 

74  Without  God.  pp.  4. 

75  The  False  Peace  and  the  True.  pp.  4. 

76  God's  Purpose  of  Grace,  pp.  16. 

77  The  Sin-Bearer,  pp.  16. 

78  The   Sovereignty   of  God  Explained  and  Vindicated;  by   the 

Rev.  Daniel  Baker,  D.  D.  pp.  24. 

79  A  Message  from  God  ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  J.  McCord.  pp.  16. 

80  Stop!  pp.  4. 

81  The  Blood  upon  the  Door-Posts,  or  Means  of  Safety  in  Time 

of  Pestilence,  pp.  4. 

82  To  a  Young  Disciple,  pp.  4. 

83  William  and  his  Mother ;  or,  What  is  true  Repentance  ?  pp.  12. 

84  Scarcely  Saved  ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  J.  McCord.  pp.  12. 

85  Sin  must  Die,  or  the  Soul  must  Die ;  by  the  Rev.  W.  S.  Plumer, 

1).  D.  pp.  16. 


TRACTS.  xxi 

No. 

86  Thou  must  Die— To  Die  is  Gain.  pp.  12 

87  The  Standards  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  a  Faithful  Mirror 

of  Bible  Truth  ;   by  the  Rev.  Daniel  Baker,  D.  D.  pp.  32. 

88  The  Difference  between  Popery  and  Protestantism,  in  a  Letter 

to  an  Inquiring  Friend;  by  "  Kirwan,"  (Rev.  Nicholas  Mur- 
ray, D.  D.)  pp.  16. 

89  The  Western  Patriarch,  an  authentic  Narrative  ;  by  the  Rev. 

W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  20. 

90  Parity  admitted  by  Prelatists.  pp.  28. 


VOL.  VI.  348  pages. 

91  Ruth  the  Moabitess,  or  the  Nature  of  True  Religion ;  by  the 

Rev.  A.  Alexander,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 

92  Love  to  an  unseen  Saviour;  by  the  Rev.  A.  Alexander,  D.D. 

pp.  12. 

93  Grace  and  Glory,  pp.  4. 

94  The  Scriptural  Office  of  Deacon,  pp.  20. 

95  On  Backsliding,  pp.  4. 

96  The  Duty  of  Family  Religious  Instruction.     By  the  Rev.  John 

P.  Carter,  pp.  16. 

97  The  Light  House,  or  Jesus  Christ  the  Light  of  the  World;  an 

Address  to  Seamen,  pp.  12. 

98  Soliloquy  of  an  injured  Christian,  pp.  4. 

99  A  Word  of  Counsel  to  Professors  on  Moral  Honesty,  pp.  4. 

100  Love  not  the  World,  pp.  12. 

101  Sympathy  with  the  Afflicted  Christian,  pp.  12. 

102  How  to  use  the  Bible.     By  the  Rev.  William  S.  Plumer,  D.  D. 

pp.  32. 

103  How  Sinners  are  Accepted,  pp.  4. 

104  Union  with  Christ,  pp.  4. 

105  The  Application  of  Redemption,  or  What  is  Effectual  Calling  ? 

Extracted  from  Dr.  Green's  Lectures  on  the  Shorter  Cate- 
chism, pp.  16. 

106  On  Brotherly  Love.     From  James's  Christian  Professor,  pp.  20. 

107  Come  to  Jesus.     By  Newman  Hall,  B.  A.  pp.  48. 

108  It  is  I,  or  the  Voice  of  Jesus  in  the  Storm.     By  Newman 

Hall,  B.  A.  pp.  44. 

109  What  Presbyterians  believe.     By  A.  G.  Fairchild,  D.  D.  pp.  20. 

110  Plain  Divinity,  or  a  Brief  Sketch  of  the  Doctrines  of  Revela- 

tion.    By  the  Rev.  James  McEwen.  pp.  24. 

111  The  Young  Convert  Instructed,  pp.  20. 


VOL.  VII.  458  pages. 

112  Letters  to  the  Aged — extracted  from  "  Thoughts,  on  Religious 

Experience."     By  A.  Alexander,  D.  D.  pp.  34. 

113  The  Danger  of  Self-Deception — from  James's  "  Christian  Pro- 

fessor." pp.  24. 


Xxii  TRACTS. 

No. 

114  The  Dying  Professor— from  James's  "Christian  Professor." 

pp.  24. 

115  Communion  -with  God,  the  best  Succour  in  the  worst  Seasons. 

pp.  12. 

116  What  think  ye  of  Christ?  pp.  4. 

117  A  Remarkable  Experience,  in  a  Letter  to  a  Friend.     By  the 

Rev.  A.Fuller,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 
US  The  First-day  Sabbath,  or  the  Lord's-day  the  Christian  Sab- 
bath, pp.  20. 

119  The  Sympathy  of  Jesus,  pp.  12. 

120  Who  shall  dwell  in  Heaven  ?  pp.  8. 

121  Comforts  and  Counsels  for  the  Afflicted,  pp.  8. 

122  What  shall  I  do  ?  pp.  8. 

123  A  Plea  for  Sabbath  Afternoon,  pp.  24. 

124  Noah's  Carpenters,  pp.  4. 

125  Are  you  Holy  ?  pp.  28. 

126  A  Question  for  All,  or  "Lord,  is  it  I?"  pp.  16 

127  Time  Lost.  pp.  16. 

128  A  Dream  of  the  Dying,  or  the  White  Ticket  and  the  Strait 

Gate.  pp.  20. 

129  A  Friendly  Letter  to  a  Young  Man.     By  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D. 

pp.  20. 

130  The  New  Jerusalem,  or  the  Soul's  Breathing  after  her  Hea- 

venly Country.     By  the  Rev.  David  Dickson,  pp.  8. 

131  Salvation  by  Grace,  pp.  16. 

132  Are   Infants   Saved  ?      By   Rev.    David   M'Conoughy,   D.  D. 

pp.  24. 

133  The  Doctrine  of  the  Trinity  stated  and  defended.      By  the 

Rev.  David  M'Conoughy,  D.  D.  pp.  24. 

134  On  Family  Government.  By  the  Rev.  W.  H.  Bulkeley.  pp.  24. 

135  Sins   of  the   Tongue,  with   Rules  and  Reasons   for  avoiding 

them.     By  the  Rev.  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  32. 

136  How  Stands  my  Case  with  God  ?     A  Help  to  Self-Examina- 

tion.    By  the  Rev.  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  32. 


VOL.  VIII.  480  pages. 

137  The  Posture  in  Prayer,  or  God   to   be  worshipped  with  the 

Body  as  well  as  the  Mind.     By  the  Rev.  Isaac  Todd.  pp.  24. 

138  Old  Age  anticipated  and  realized.     By  the  Rev.  Reuben  Smith. 

pp.  16. 

139  Paul's  Inquiry,  pp.  4. 

140  Emily  J ,  or  the  Danger  of  Worldly  Conformity,  pp   20. 

141  The  Universalist's  Death-bed.  pp.  8. 

142  Qualifications    of    a  Sabbath-school    Teacher.      By  the   Rev 

James  Hamilton,  London,  pp.  16. 

143  The  Day  of  Judgment,  pp.  16. 

144  On  Worldly  Conformity.     By  the  Rev.  J.  M.  Brown,  pp.  16. 

145  What  do  you  wish  for  ?  pp.  4. 


TRACTS.  xxiii 

No. 

146  The  Value  of  the  Shorter  Catechism,  as  a  text-book  for  Sab- 

bath-schools.     A  Lecture  to  Sabbath-school  Teachers.     By 
the  Rev.  Wm.  Nicholson,  pp.  16. 

147  Uses  of  a  stormy  Sabbath,  pp.  8. 

148  The  Spirit  quenched,  and  the  Soul  lost.  pp.  16. 

149  "Right  Soon."  pp.  8. 

150  Scripture  Evidences  of  a  Future  State.      Found  among  the 

papers  of  an  aged  Christian  Lady.  pp.  38. 

151  Blessedness  and  Efficacy  of  Family  Prayer,  pp.  8. 

152  Do  you  Pray?  pp.  36. 

153  True  Philosophy  for  the  Mechanic,  pp.  4. 

154  Family  Religion,  pp.  20. 

155  The  Light  of  the  World,  pp.  28. 

156  Respect  for  the  Aged.  pp.  3. 

157  Too  Late.  pp.  16. 

158  Conversion  of  Col.  Yeadon.  pp.  28. 

159  Bible  the  Basis  of  Character   pp.  16. 

160  The  College  Students,  pp.  20. 

161  Shall  I  go  to  the  Lord's  Supper  ?  pp.  12. 

162  The  Cross,  pp.  28. 

163  Infant  Membership,  pp.  24. 

164  Individual  Responsibility,  pp.  20. 

165  A  Friend  Indeed,  pp.  4. 


VOL.  IX.  423  pages. 

166  Is  your  Pastor  Supported  ?  pp.  20. 

167  On  Church  Attachment,  pp.  8. 

168  Hearer  of  Prayer,  pp.  28. 

169  Devout  Meditation,  pp.  20. 

170  Rice  on  Campbellism,  pp.  44 

171  Does  your  Faith  grow?  pp.  4. 

172  A  time  to  dance,  pp.  28. 

173  Hints  to  Christians  travelling,  pp.  20. 

174  The  Glory  of  Woman.     By  C.  C.  Jones,  D.  D.  pp.  36. 

175  The  Exigencies  of  the  Church.     By  a  New  England  Pastor. 

pp.  36. 

176  The  Dying  Irish  Girl.  pp.  8. 

177  The  Village  Carpenter.     By  a  Canadian  Merchant,  pp.  16. 

178  Christian  Views  of  Foreign  Missions.    By  W.  W.  Phillips,  D.  D. 

pp.  24. 

179  Is  Jesus  the  Messiah  ?    By  Leila  Ada.  pp.  36. 

180  The  Aged  Believer's  Triumph.     By  W,  Romaine.  pp.  16. 

181  The  Great  Giver,  pp.  4. 

182  The  Duties  of  Ruling  Elders.     By  Rev.  C.  C.  Riggs.  pp.  28. 

183  The  Army  Surgeon,  pp.  4. 

184  A  Chapter  for  Sabbath-school  Teachers,  pp.  4. 

185  Watch  and  Pray.  pp.  4. 

186  Praise  and  Thanksgiving.    By  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  16. 

187  Where  are  you  going  to-day  ?   pp.  8. 


XXIV  TRACTS. 

No 

188  Hints  to  the  Parents  of  Sabbath-scholars,  pp.  8. 
1*9  Dying  Experiences— Death-bed  contrasts,  pp.  16. 

190  Thoughts  on  Secret  Prayer.     By  W.  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.  pp.  16, 

VOL.  X. 

191  The  Pious  Artificer,   pp.  16. 

192  Why  are  you  not  a  Communicant?    pp.  4. 

193  A  Sabbath  well  spent,  pp.  16. 
191  Memoir  of  E.  C.  Rowe.  pp.  16. 

1 95  Jonah,  or  the  Sleeper  Awakened,  pp.  20. 

196  A  Wife's  Influence,  pp.  4. 

197  The  Worship  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  pp.  40 

198  Before  and  after  Church,  pp.  8. 

299  Why  are  you  not  a  Christian  ?  pp.  20. 

200  0  !  Don't  Swear,  pp.  4. 

201  Let  go  that  stern-line.  pp.  8. 

202  Sons  to  be  trained  for  God.  pp.  16. 

203  The  Persecuted  Wife.  pp.  4. 

204  Are  you  on  the  Lord's  side  ?  pp.  8. 

205  Pay  your  Church  Dues.  pp.  8. 

206  What  can  I  do  ?  pp.  4. 

207  Misrepresentations  of  Calvinism,  pp.  4. 


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character  from  the  circumstance,  that  grace  converted  him  from  being  a  sceptic, 
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This  is  probably  the  fullest,  as  we  believe  it  to  be  the  best,  treatise  written  on 

the  subject.     The  Warrant  is  clearly  made  out,  and  the  Duties  forcibly  stated.   No 

Billing  Elder  should  be  ignorant  of  this  book;  and  indeed  every  Presbyterian 

Bhould  feel  sufficient  interest  in  the  peculiarities  of  his  own  Church,  to  desire  to 

know  the  Scriptural  Warrant  of  one  of  its  principal  officers. 

3155.  Miller  on   the  Christian   Ministry,  or  the  Primitive  and 

Apostolic  Order  of  the  Church  of  Christ  Vindicated.    By  the  Rev.  Samuel 

Miller,  D.  D.    12mo.  60  cents. 

It  is  a  characteristic  of  this  author,  that  when  he  addresses  himself  to  a  work, 

he  comes  well  prepared  ;  and  if  sound  arguments,  based  on  incontrovertible  facts, 

can  satisfy  the  mind  of  an  inquirer,  he  is  not  likely  to  lay  down  one  of  Dr.  Miller's 

books  dissatisfied.     This  work  is  an  admirable  vindication  of  the  order  of  the 

Presbyterian  Church,  and  a  most  satisfactory  refutation  of  the  claims  of  diocesan 

Episcopacy. 

M5  7.   The    Constitntional    History    of  the    Presbyterian 

Chnrch,  in  the  United  States  of  America.    By  the  Rev.  Charles  Hodge, 
D.  D.,  Professor  in  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Princeton.    Two  volumes  bound 
in  one.    8vo.  $1.75. 
This  work  should  find  a  place  in  the  library,  not  only  of  every  minister,  but  of 
every  Presbyterian  family.    As  an  authentic  history  of  our  Church  it  is  invalu- 
able. 

S   59.  Labourers  in  the  East;  or  Memoirs  of  Eminent  Men,  who  were 

devoted  to  the  service  of  Christ  in  India;   containing  abridged  biographies 

of  the  Rev.  Dr.  Buchanan,  the  Rev.  Henry  Martyn,  and  the  Rev.  David  Brown. 

With  an  engraving.    18mo.  35  and  40  cents. 

This  is  a  charming  little  book,  in  which  the  examples  of  three  eminently  pious 

servants  of  Christ  are  set  forth  in  so  attractive  a  manner  as  can  scarcely  fail  to 

awaken  the  desire  to  go  and  do  likewise.    It  has  a  neat  wood-cut  as  a  frontispiece, 

representing  Henry  Martyn,  sick  by  the  way  side,  shortly  before  his  translation 

to  that  home  where  the  inhabitant  shall  not  say  he  is  sick. 

S  60.  "Voyages  to  and  from  the  Cape  of  Good  Hope ;  with  an 
account  of  a  journey  into  the  interior  of  South  Africa.  By  the  Rev.  John 
Campbell.  Intended  for  the  young.  With  several  engravings.  18mo.  30  and 
35  cents. 

Our  young  readers  would  be  much  pleased  to  accompany  Mr.  Campbell  through 
a  wild  part  of  Africa,  to  visit  the  different  Missionary  stations.  The  dangers  he 
escaped,  the  difficulties  he  surmounted,  and  the  various  incidents  of  his  journey, 
are  sufficient  to  keep  the  attention  engaged. 

M  63.  A   Discourse  concerning  the  Holy  Spirit,  wherein  an 
account  is  given  of  his  name,  nature,  personality,  dispensation,  operations, 
and  effects.    Also  the  nature  and  necessity  of  gospel  holiness,  and  the  differ- 
ence between  grace  and  morality.    By  the  Rev.  John  Owen,  D.  D.    With  a 
portrait  of  the  author.    12mo.  75  cents. 
As  a  profound  theologian,  an  excellent  scholar,  and  an  humble  and   devoted 
Christian,  few  men  have  equalled  the  great  John  Owen.     All   his  works  bear  the 
traces  of  his  great  mind  and  pious  affections,  but  some  of  them  have  always  teen 
the  peculiar  favourites  of  the  religious  public,  and  among  these  his  work  on  th« 
Holy  Spirit  occupies  a  high  rank. 

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S  63.  History  of  the  Inquisition,  from  its  establishment  to  the  pre- 
sent  time.     By  William  Sime.     With  two  engravings.     ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 

Many  large  works  have  bees  written  on  the  Inquisition,  hut  a  portable  volume, 
containing  all  the  principal  features  of  its  history,  lias  been  ueeded.  The  present 
volume  is  derived  from  the  most  authentic  Bources,  and  may  be  relied  on  for  its 
general  accuracy.  When  it  is  seen  what  unspeakable  iniquity  has  been  perpe- 
trated under  the  name  of  religion,  and  to  what  cruel  measures  Popery  has  resorted, 
to  abridge  human  liberty  and  enslave  conscience,  every  Protestant  must  love  his 
religion  better,  and  thank  God  more  devoutly  for  the  benefits  of  the  Reformation. 

C  65.  L.ife  of  Philip  Melancthon,  the  German  Reformer.  With  an 
engraving.  18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 
The  mild  and  profoundly  learned  Melancthon  was  Luther's  right  hand  man  In 
the  Reformation.  The  aid  he  furnished  in  the  spread  of  the  glorious  work  was 
acknowledged  by  his  great  coadjutor,  and  should  be  appreciated  now.  Timidity 
and  boldness  were  singularly  united  in  his  character,  and  he  seemed  to  be  admi- 
rably qualified  to  fill  the  place  which  he  occupied  by  the  side  of  his  more  impetu- 
ous leader,  and  in  a  most  critical  period  of  the  Church. 

C  66.  Human  Nature  in  its  Fourfold  State.    By  the  Rev.  Thomas 

Boston,  late  Minister  of  the  Gospel  at  Ettrick.  12mo.  50  cents. 
This  has  always  been  a  favourite  work  with  the  readers  of  old-fashioned  religious 
books,  and  we  hope  the  number  of  those  who  love  such  reading  may  be  indefinitely 
multiplied.  Boston  is  a  sound  and  instructive  writer,  and  every  page  of  his  book 
contains  the  true  spiritual  riches.  When  the  reader  becomes  used  to  his  style, 
which  a  little  practice  will  effect,  he  will  not  be  willing  to  part  with  Boston,  as  he 
follows  him  in  his  description  of  the  fourfold  estate  of  man. 

S   67.  The  Buty  of  Children  to  Love  and  Seek  Christ.    By 

the  Rev.  Duncan  Grant,  A.  M.,  Minister  of  Forbes.    32mo.  15  and  20  cents. 

This  is  an  excellent  little  work  for  children,  written  in  a  very  pleasing  style 
suited  to  their  capacities. 

S  68.  Life  of  Ulricus  Zuinglius,  the  Swiss  Reformer;  with  a  Bio- 
graphical Sketch  of  John  GScolampadius.  With  an  engraving.  ISmo.  20  and 
25  cents. 

The  virtues  of  this  spirited  and  undaunted  Reformer  will  always  be  held  in 
grateful  remembrance  by  the  Church  of  Christ.  In  the  prominent  traits  of  his 
character,  he  was  not  the  inferior  of  Luther,  and  he  was  decidedly  more  enlight- 
ened on  some  of  the  great  points  in  controversy.  There  are  stirring  incidents  in 
his  life,  which  will  add  interest  to  the  perusal.  GJcolampadius,  a  sketch  of  whose 
life  is  appended,  was  the  worthy,  pious,  learned,  and  efficient  coadjutor  of  Zu- 
inglius. 

S    69.  Missionary  Records.     Northern  Countries.    With  an  engraving 

ISmo.  30  and  35  cents. 
These  records  of  the  self-denying  efforts  of  the  Moravian  Missionaries  in  Green- 
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reader  who  wishes  to  note  the  progress  of  true  religion.  Young  readers  will  be 
attracted  by  the  incidents,  which  are  often  of  the  most  exciting  nature,  and  the 
oldest  Christians  might  learn  a  lesson  of  patience  and  faith  in  the  humble  piety 
and  uncomplaining  endurance  of  the  servants  of  God  whose  labours  are  here 
recorded. 

C  70.  The    Force    of  Truth,  an  authentic  narrative.     By  the  Rev. 
Thomas  Scott,  D.  D.,  with  a  Recommendatory  Letter,  by  the  Rev.  Samuel  Mil- 
ler, D.  D.,  to  which  are  added  eight  Letters  addressed  to  Dr.  Scott,  by  the  Rev. 
John  Newton.    18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 
The   Force  of  Trutl    is  a  narrative  of   the    methods  adopted  by  divine  Provi- 
lence   to    bring  the  mind  and  heart  of  an  unconverted  minister,    from  a  state 
of  carnal    security   and    gross   error   to    the    knowledge    and  acknowledgment  of 
the  truth  aa  it  is  in  Jesus.    Those  who  have  made  Scott's  Bible  their  daily  com- 

E anion,  will  read  this  narrative  with  much  advantage.     The  value  of  this  edition 
;  greatly  enhauccd,  not  only  by  the  recommendatory  letter,  but  by  having,  for 


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the  first  time,  associated  with  it  the  Letters  written  hy  the  eminently  pious  New- 
ton to  Dr.  Scott,  about  the  period  when  his  mind  was  beginning  to  inquire  for  the 
truth. 
M  73.  Records  of  the  Preshyterian  Church  in  the  United. 
States  of  America  :  embracing  the  Minutes  of  the  Presbytery  of  Phila- 
delphia from  A.  D.  1706  to  1716 :  Minutes  of  the  Synod  of  Philadelphia  from 
A.  D.  1717  to  1758 :  Minutes  of  the  Synod  of  New  York  from  A.  D.  1745  to 
1758 :  Minutes  of  the  Synod  of  New  York  and  Philadelphia  from  A.  D.  1758  to 
1788.    8to.  $1.50. 
In  the  publication  of  this  volume,  a  desideratum  has  been  accomplished.    The 
early  records  of  the  Church  which  were  in  danger  of  perishing,  are  thus  perma- 
nently preserved  ;  and  although  the  work  consists  of  the  minutes  of  ecclesiastical 
bodies,  yet  it  furnishes  much  valuable  information  of  the  early  history  of  the 
Church.    No  Presbyterian  clergyman  should  consider  his  library  complete  without 
this  volume. 

C  74.  Thoughts  on  Religions  Experience.    By  the  Rev.  Archi- 
bald Alexander,  D.  D.,  late  Professor  in  the  Princeton  Theological  Seminary. 
12mo.  55  cents. 
These  views  of  experimental  religion,  coming  as  they  do  from  a  venerable  and 
experienced  father  in  the  Church,  possess  much  value.     The  high  estimation  in 
which  they  are  held,  may  be  judged  from  the  fact,  that  when  many  of  them  were 
first  published  in  a  religious  newspaper,  they  were  most  extensively  copied  by 
papers  of  different  denominations,  in  various  parts  of  the  country.    They  are 
written  in  a  plain  and  familiar  style,  and  are  pervaded  by  the  kindly  and  amiable 
spirit  of  the  author.     The  volume  is  a  neat  one,  and  is  adorned  by  a  portrait  of 
the  author,  expressly  engraved  for  this  work. 

C  76.  History  of  the  Covenanters  in  Scotland.    By  the  author 

of  the  History  of  the  Reformation,  &c.  2  vols.,  ISmo.  70  and  80  cents. 
Presbyterians  should  make  themselves  acquainted  with  the  prelatic  persecutions 
of  their  Scottish  forefathers,  during  the  reigns  of  the  1st  and  2d  Charles,  who  were 
alike  tyrants  of  the  worst  grade.  The  patient  endurance,  the  uncompromising 
principle,  and  the  unaffected  piety  of  those  men,  however  caricatured  by  novelists 
and  misrepresented  by  interested  historians,  will  be  perpetuated  as  an  instructive 
example  to  remote  generations.  These  two  volumes  embrace  the  material  facts 
and  narratives  of  much  larger  histories. 

M77.  The  Church  of  Rome,  the  Apostasy;   and  the  Pope, 
the  Man  of  Sin  and  Son  of  Perdition.     By  William  Cunning- 
hame,  Esq.,  of  Lainshaw,  in  the  county  of  Ayr.    To  which  is  added,  Anti- 
christ, a  Sermon  by  the  Rev.  Hugh  M'Neile,  A.  M.    ISmo.  45  and  50  cents. 
This  volume  contains  two  distinct  treatises  by  different  authors,  but  relating  to 
the  same  subject.    It  deserves  a  place  by  the  side  of  the  other  works  published  by 
the  Board  on  the  subject  of  Romanism.     The  proof  that  Popery  is  the  Antichrist 
of  Scripture,  the  Man  of  Sin,  and  the  Son  of  Perdition,  is  full  and  satisfactory, 
and  cannot  be  evaded  by  all  the  artifices  of  Jesuitical  commentators. 

M78.  The  Articles  of  the  Synod   of  Dort.     Translated  from  the 

Latin,  with  Notes,  by  the  Rev.  Thomas  Scott,  D.  D.    To  which  is  added,  An 

Introductory  Essay,  by  the  Rev.  Samuel  Miller,  D.  D.    12mo.  50  cents. 

Next  to  the  Westminster  Assembly  of  Divines,  there  have  been  few  ecclesiastical 

bodies  whose  history  is  more  interesting  than  that  of  the  Synod  of  Dort.    It  is 

essential   to  a  full   understanding   of   the   controversy   between    Calvinism    and 

Arminianism.     This  account,  translated  by  Scott,  is  the  best  and  most  authentic; 

and  it  is  enriched  by  the  Introductory  chapter  by  the  Rev.  Dr.  Miller. 

C  79.  The  Chief  End  of  Man.    An  Exposition  of  the  First  Answer  to 

the  Shorter  Catechism.    By  the  Rev.  John  Hall.    ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 
The  answer  to  a  single,  but  a  very  important  question  in  the  Shorter  Catechism, 
affords  the  theme  of  this  little  volume.    The  chief  end  of  man  is  very  fully  and 
luminously  illustrated,  and  the  author  has  succeeded  in  compressing  much  in* 
struction  into  a  small  space. 

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C  80.  Dickinson  on  the  Five  Points.    The  Scripture  Doctrine  coi> 
cerning   some   important  points   of  Christian  Faith:    particularly,  Eternal 
Election,  Original  Sin,  Grace  in  Conversion,  Justification  by  Faith,   and  the 
Saints'  Perseverance.    Represented  and  applied  in  five  Discourses.    By  Jona- 
than Dickinson,  A.M.,  formerly  Minister  of  the  Gospel  at  Elizabethtown,  New 
Jersey.    18mo.  30  and  35  cents. 
The  doctrines  in  controversy  between  Calvinists  and  Arminians  form  the  subject 
Of  this  book,  and  the  name  of  the  writer,  who  was  decidedly  one  of  the  greatest 
theologians  of  his  day,  will  be  a  sufficient  guaranty  for  the  ability  with  which  the 
doctrines  of  the  Bible  are  maintained  in  opposition  to  Arminian  errors. 

M  81.  Tlie   Doctrine    of  Justification  \>y  Faith,  through  the 
imputation  of  the  righteousness  of  Christ,  explained,  confirmed,  and  vindi- 
cated.   By  the  Kev.  John  Owen,  D.  D.    Svo.  $1.30. 
The  cardinal  doctrine  of  justification  by  faith  is  elaborately  and  learnedly  treated' 
in  this  volume.    To  the  student  of  theology,  who  wishes  to  obtain  clear  and  far- 
reaching  views  of  the  gospel  si  heme,  this  work  will  be  invaluable. 

C   82.  Familiar  Letters   to  a  Gentleman,  upon  a  variety  of  sea- 
sonable and  important  subjects  in  religion.     By  Jonathan  Dickinson,  A.M., 
late  Minister  of  the  Gospel  at  Elizabethtown,  New  Jersey.    12mo.  60  cents. 
This  is  eminently  a  practical  treatise,  in  which  the  pious  writer,  in  a  series  of 
familiar  letters,  obviates  the  ol  jections  which  arise  in  the  carnal  mind  to  the  reli- 
gion of  the  gospel,  and  leads  the  inquirer  to  an  intelligent  reception  of  the  truth 
as  it  is  in  Jesus.    It  is  particularly  appropriate  for  the  relief  of  those  who  are 
troubled  with  sceptical  doubts  on  religion. 

S    83.  Eastern  Manners,  illustrative   of  the  Old   Testament   History. 
By  the  Rev.  Robert  Jamieson,  Minister  of  Currie.    "With  engravings.    12mo. 
35  and  40  cents. 
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throw  light  upon  Scripture,  as  well  as  confirm  its  truth.     This  has  been  success- 
fully done  by  the  little  work  before  us,  which  will  be  alike  valuable  to  the  Sab- 
bath-school and  the  family. 

M  84:.  Discourses  on  Christ  Crucified.    By  the  Rev.  Stephen  Char- 
nock,  1564.    18nio.  30  and  35  cents. 
The  labours  of  Charnock  have  long  been  appreciated  for  their  evangelical  tone 
and  their  practical  character.     This  volume  contains  a  valuable  extract  from  his 
works  in  relation  to  the  redemption  of  man  by  the  blood  of  the  Cross. 

M  86.  Lectures  on  the    Shorter  Catechism  of  the  Presbyterian 
Church  in  the  United  States  of  America.    Addressed  to  youth.    By  the  Rev. 
Ashbel  Green,  D.  D.    With  a  beautiful  likeness  of  the  author.    2  vols.  12mo. 
$1.40. 
There  are  few  works  which  present  a  more  condensed  and  yet  satisfactory  illus- 
tration of  the  doctrines  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  than  these  Lectures  of  the 
venerable  Dr.  Green.     Founded  on  the  Westminster  Assembly's  Shorter  Catechism, 
they  bring  every  point  distinctly  before  the  mind,  and  at  once  explain,  prove,  and 
enforce  it.    The  work  is  an  acquisition,  particularly  to  the  youth  of  the  Church. 

M87.  Edwards  on  Baptism.      Candid   Reasons   for  renouncing   the 

principles  of  Auti-P;edobaptism.     Also,  A  Short  Method  with  the  Baptists. 

By  Peter  Edwards,  several  years  Pastor  of  a  Baptist  Church  at  Portsea,  Hants. 

18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 

The  author  of  this  volume  was  once  a   Baptist   clergyman,  strongly  attached 

to  his  peculiar  sentiments,  and  as   strongly  prejudiced  ajraiust   the  doctrine  of 

infant  baptism.     Possessing,  however,  a  vigorous  mind  and  an  honest  intention, 

he  examined  the  subject  thoroughly,  and  the  result  was  a  conviction  that  his 

former  position  was  untenable.    Confining  his  attention  in  this  essay  to  nfeir 

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principal  topics,  he  has  produced  an  argument  of  unusual  power  and  conclusive" 
ness.  It  cannot  be  overcome,  and  all  attempts  hitherto  employed  to  set  it  aside 
have  been  feeble. 

C   88.  The  Christian's  Scripture  Directory.    By  the  Rev.  John 
Willison,  A.  M.    Together  with  Resolutions.    By  the  Rev.  Jonathan  Edwards. 
32mo.  5,  10  and  15  cents. 
A  valuable  and  instructive  collection  of  pious  thoughts  and  reflections,  by  an 

eminently  good  man;  to  which  are  appended  the  Resolutions  adopted  by  Jonathan 

Edwards  for  the  direction  of  his  religious  life. 

M  89.  Institutes  of  the  Christian  Religion.    By  John  Calvin. 

Translated  from  the  original  LatiD,  and  collated  with  the  author's  last  edition 

in  French,  by  John  Allen.     2  vols.,  Svo.  $3.00. 

This  masterly  performance  of  the  great  Calvin  is  so  well  known  already,  and  its 

reputation  is  so  thoroughly  established,  that  we  need  only  say,  that  this  edition 

has  been  prepared  with  unusual  care,  and  it  is  believed  to  be  the  cheapest,  as  well 

as  the  most  correct,  ever  published  in  English. 

C  90.  Immanuel ;  or  True  Religion  a  living  Principle  in  the  minds  of  Men. 
By  the  Rev.  Samuel  Shaw,  A.  M.    18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 
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all  that  richness  of  scriptural  illustration  and  deep  insight  into  the  human  heart, 
so  characteristic  of  the  practical  writers  of  a  former  age. 

S    91.  Missionary  Tales  for  Iiittle  Listeners.    By  M.  A.  S.Bar- 
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chis  tendency,  and  will  form  a  valuable  addition  to  every  Sabbath -school  library. 

S    92.  Traditions  of  the  Covenanters;    or  Gleanings  among  the 
Mountains.    By  the  Rev.  Robert  Simpson,  Sanquhar.    (See  Nos.  188  and  189.) 
ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 
The  sufferings  of  the  Covenanters  of  Scotland,  should  be  kept  in  grateful  re- 
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polity  and  doctrines  of  Presbyterianism.  were  fully  evinced  in  the  sacrifices  they 
endured  rather  than  abandon  them.     The  author  of  this  little  book  has  rescued 
many  interesting  incidents  of  their  history,  hitherto  preserved  only  by  tradition. 

C  93.  The    Scripture   Doctrine    of  Sanctincation  stated  and 
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prevails. 

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Another  valuable  little  treatise  of  an  old  writer  revived.     A  little  practice  in 
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C  95.  The  Life    of  the    Rev.  James  Hervey,  M.  A.,  Rector  of 
Weston  Favel.     And  the  Life  of  the  Rev.  Augustus  M.  Toplady, 

Vicar  of  Broad-Hembury.    ISmo.  30  and  35  rents. 
The  eminent  piety  of  these  two  distinguished  divines  is  generally  known.    Al- 
though iu  the  English  Established  Church,  they  were  free  from  exelusiveness.  not 
in  bondage  to  forms,  and  strongly  Calviuistic  in  their  doctrines.     These  memoirs 
form  a  volume  of  truly  delightful  biography  for  the  edification  cf  all  true  Chris- 

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C  9G.  The    Nature,  Power,    Deceit,  and    Prevalency   of  In. 

dwelling  Sin  in  Believers.     By  the  Rev.  John  Owen,  D.  D.    lSino.  30  and 
35  cents. 
Owen  is  a  heavy  -writer  in  many  respects,  and  his  style  is  uncouth,  hut  all  this 
is  compensated  by  his  critical  knowledge  of  the  Scriptures  and  his  deep  acquaint- 
ance with  the  workings  of  the  human  heart.    This  is  not  the  least  valued  of  hifl 
many  practical  works. 

C  98.  An   Historical  Sketch  of  the  Protestant  Church  of 
France,  from  its  origin  to  the  present  time,  with  parallel  notices  of  the 
Church  of  Scotland,  during  the  same  period.    By  the  Rev.  John  G.  Lorimer, 
Glasgow.    12mo.  $1.00. 
This  is  a  volume  embracing  much,  and  to  most  readers,  hitherto  inaccessible  in- 
formation respecting  the  early  French  Protestant  Church,  in  the  season  of  its 
glory,  in  its  dreadful  persecutions,  its  unhappy  decline,  and  in  its  present  state  of 
comparative   revival.     The  author  at  the  same  time  has  collaterally  embodied  a 
history  of  the  Scotch  Church,  which  in  its  earlier  history  had  many  points  of  simi- 
larity with  the  French  Church,  although  in   the  result  so  much  more  highly 
favoured.     The  volume  is  rich  in  materials,  and  will  be  highly  valued  by  the  lovers 
of  ecclesiastical  history. 

C  99.  History  of  the  Progress  and  Suppression  of  the  Re- 
formation in  Spain  in  the  Sixteenth  Century.    By  the  Rev. 
Thomas  McCrie,  D.  D.    l'2mo.  65  cents. 
"We  have  been  accustomed  to  regard  Spain  as  almost  a  blank  in  the  moral  world, 
on  which  the  light  of  truth  had  never  shone;  but  in  earlier  times,  before  it  was 
completely  subjugated  to  Popery,  it  possessed  the  truth,  and  even  at  the  period  of 
the  great  Reformation,  it  struggled  to  emancipate  itself,  and  was  enriched  by  the 
blood  of  martyrs.     Dr.  McCrie.  so  well  known  as  the  Biographer  of  Knox   and 
Melville,  has  rendered  a  valuable  service  to  the  Church  by  his  researches  in  Span- 
ish and  Italian  History,  and  by  the  publication  of  his  two  admirable  volumes  on 
the  Suppression  of  the  Reformation  in  Spaiu  aud  in  Italy. 

100.  Questions  on  the  Confession  of  Faith  and  Form 
of  Government  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  with  a  selection 
of  Scripture  Proofs:  Designed  for  the  Instruction  of  Classes  in  the  Doctrines 
of  said  Church.     By  the  Rev.  Henry  It.  Weed,  D.  D.     18mo.    10    cents. 

These,  as  the  title  imports,  are  questions  adapted  to  bring  out  to  the  notice  of  a 
learner,  all  the  points  embraced  in  the  Westminster  Confession  of  Faith.  We  can 
scarcely  conceive  of  a  more  important,  and  we  might  say  imperative,  duty  of  a 
Presbyterian  pastor,  than  to  bring  up  his  tlock  in  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the 
Standards  of  the  Church.     It  would  prove  a  bulwark  against  heresy. 

C  Nos.  101  to  113.— The  British  Reformers.  A  valuable  series 
of  twelve  volumes,  embracing  the  hives  and  Writings  of  the  British  Reformers, 
under  this  general  denomination,  is  now  brought  before  the  American  public 
through  the  liberality  of  an  esteemed  friend  to  the  Presbyterian  Board  of 
Publication.  While  each  volume  is  complete  in  itself,  the  whole  comprises  a 
vast  fund  of  instruction.  Each  volume  contains  a  beautiful  engraving. 
12mo.  $9,  or  75  cents  for  any  volume  separate. 

101.  Wicltliff  to  Bilney. 

102.  Tindal,  Frith,  and  Barnes. 

103.  Edward  VI.,  Parr,  Balnaves,  &c. 
lOt.  Latimer. 

105.  Hooper. 

106.  Bradford. 

107.  Ridley  and  Philpot. 

108.  Craumer,  Rogers  and  Careless,  &o. 

109.  Knox. 

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110.  Bee  on. 

111.  Jewell. 

113.  Fox,  Bale,  and  Coverdale. 

The  best  and  most  striking  works  of  these  eminent  servants  of  God  are  here 
brousrht  together,  and  the  reader  has  the  high  privilege  of  holding  converse  with 
such  men  as  Wickliff,  Tindal,  Latimer,  Hooper.  Bradford.  Cranmer,  Knox.  Beam, 
Jewell,  and  many  others.  The  republication  of  these  volumes  must  be  regarded 
as  peculiarly  seasonable  at  a  time  when  Popery  appears  to  be  reviving,  and  every 
watchman  ou  the  walls  of  Zion  should  be  conversant  with  them. 

C    113.  The  Book  of  Popery.     A  Manual  for  Protestants.    Descriptive 
of  the  Origin,  Progress,  Doctrines,  Kites  and  Ceremonies  of  the  Papal  Church. 
By  Ingram  Cobbin,  M.  A.    ISmo.       and       cents. 
The  desigu  of  this  volume  is  to  give  a  clear  and  succinct  history,  or  rather  de- 
scription of  Popery.     All  the  peculiarities  of  that  great  and  monstrous  system  are 
presented,  and  technical  matters  explained,  so  that  to  most  readers  it  would  be  an  ex- 
cellent book  of  reference,  when  they  might  wish  any  matter  relating  to  Popery 
explained  to  them. 

114.  Plain  Catechetical  Instructions  for  Young  Com- 
municants, designed  to  assist  them  in  forming  Scriptural  views  of  the 
Lord's  Supper,  with  an  address  to  young  persons  not  yet  Communicants,  and 
a  few  meditations  and  helps  for  self-examination.  By  the  Rev.  John  Barr,  of 
Glasgow.    lSnio.    10    cents. 

This  is  a  well  written  and  instructive  little  work,  which  will  be  found  particularly 
serviceable  to  young  communicants. 

M  117.  A  Treatise  on  the  right  use  of  the  Fathers,  in  the  decision  of  Con- 
troversies existing  at  this  day  in  Religion.     By  John  Daille,  Minister  of  the 
Gospel  in  the  Reformed  Church  of  Paris.    "With  a  Preface  by  the  Rev.  G. 
Jekyll,  LL.  B.    Second  American  edition.     12mo.,  pp.  416.     Price  80  cents. 
A  valuable  and  learned  work,  which  should  be  found  in  the  library  of  ministers 

of  all  Protestant  denominations. 

M118.  History  of  the  Progress   and   Suppression   of  the 
Reformation  in  Italy,  in  the  Sixteenth  Century.    Including  a  Sketch 
of  the  History  of  the  Reformation  in  the  Grisons.    By  the.  Rev.  Thomas  Mc 
Crie,  D.  D.     12mo.  75  cents. 
Even  Italy,  the  principal  seat  of  Antichrist,  once  partook  of  the  light  of  the 
Reformation,  but  having  put  away  that  light  from  her,  she  is  sunk  into  gross  dark- 
ness.    The  excellent,  author  of   this  history,   displays  in  it    the    same    research 
and  accuracy,  and  the  same  bold  and  spirited  style  which  characterize  his  other 
writings. 
C  131.  Narratives  of  Revivals    of  Religion   In    Scotland, 

Ireland,  and  Wales.    18mo.  30  and  35  cents. 
A  history  of  God's  merciful  and  marvellous  work  in  the  conversion  of  sinners 
must  always  be  interesting  to  the  true  Christian.     These  narratives  are  authentic, 
and  display  the  operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit  in  a  manner  so  striking  as  to  call 
forth  the  prayer,  "  Lord,  revive  thy  work  !" 

S    133.  A  Selection    of  Passages   of  Scripture    for   Young 
Persons  to  commit  to  Memory.    By  the  Rev.  Wm.  Brown,  M.D. 
32mo.  15  and  20  cents. 
This  volume  is  composed  entirely  of  Scripture  passages,  arranged  under  differ- 
ent heads.     The  matter  is  precious,  while  the  arrangement  is  very  judicious. 

C   133.  Dying  Thoughts,  or  Meditations  on  Death  and  Heaven.    By  the 

Rev.  Wm.  Crawford.     lSiuo.  35  and  40  cents. 

An  admirable  volume,  rich  in  thought  and  pious  feeling.    The  author  was  an 

estimable  divine  who,  being  long  apparently  on  the  borders  of  the  grave,  made 

death  and  eternity  the  principal  subjects  of  his  thoughts  and  public  preaching. 

This  book  will  prove  a  real  friend  to  the  devout  reader.  (See  £s"o.  295.) 

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C  12*.  Private  Thoughts  on   Religion,  and  other  subjects  con- 
neoted  with  it,  by  the  Rev.  Thomas  Adain,  with  a  sketch  of  his  life.    18ino.  30 
and  35  cents. 
These  thoughts  evince  a  profound  acquaintance  with  the  word  of  God  and  the 
workings  of  the  human  heart.     Very  much  is  compressed  in  few  words.     There  is 
no  dilution,  but  much  concentration  of  thought.    No  Christian  can  read  the  vol- 
ume without  instruction,  and,  we  might  say,  spiritual  improvement. 

125.  An    Exposition   of  the    Epistle    to  the  Hebrews,  in 

the  form  of  questions  and  answers,  designed  for  Sabbath-schools  and  Bible 
Classes.     By  the  Rev.  J.  J.  Janeway,  D.  D.    18mo.  15  cents. 
An  excellent  exposition  of  a  difficult,  but  truly  delightful  portion  of  God's  word. 
In  a  simple  and  familiar  style  the  author  has  brought  out  the  true  meaning  of 
the  epistle.    It  may  be  strongly  recommended  to  teachers  of  Bible  Classes. 

C  126.  The  Almost  Christian  Discovered  ;    or  the  false  profes- 
sor tried  and  cast.    By  the  Kev.  Matthew  Mead.    18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 
This  work  is  so  well  known  as  a  standard  book  of  practical  divinity  that  it  needs 
no  commendation.    It  is  pungent,  searching,  and  to  those  who  have  but  a  name 
to  live,  a  fearful  detector  of  a  false  profession. 

C  127.  A  Guide  to  Acquaintance  with  God.  By  the  Rev.  James 
Sherman,  Minister  of  Surry  Chapel,  London.  32mo.  15  and  20  cents. 
To  become  acquainted  with  God  is  the  highest  duty  and  privilege  of  man,  and 
the  judicious  advice  of  those  who  have  gone  before  in  the  acquisition  should  be 
highly  prized.  Mr.  Sherman  may  be  safely  recommended  as  a  friendly  guide,  who 
will  point  to  God  and  lead  the  way. 

J>I.  12  8.  Popery  and  Protestantism.  Dialogue  between  a  Popish 
Priest  and  an  English  Protestant :  wherein  the  principal  points  and  arguments 
of  both  religions  are  truly  proposed,  and  fully  examined.  By  Matthew  Poole, 
Author  of  the  Synopsis  Criticorum.    ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 

Matthew  Poole  is  the  author  of  the  Dialogue,  and  his  name  is  a  sufficient  guar- 
anty for  the  manner  in  which  the  work  is  executed.  No  one  can  carefully  read  it 
without  obtaining  a  clear  comprehension  of  the  general  principles  of  this  great, 
and,  at  the  present  day,  agitating  controversy. 

S    132.  The  Missionary  in   the  Wilderness,  or  Grace  displayed 

among  the  Heathen.    ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 
David  Brainerd  is  the  missionary,  and  this  little  volume  is  composed  of  extracts 
from  his  diary.     Every  memorial  of  this  precious  saint  should  be  highly  esteemed 
by  the  church  and  to  the  young  especially  we  commend  his  example. 

C  133.  The  English  Martyrology,  abridged  from  Fox.      By  Char- 
lotte Elizabeth.    2  vols.  12mo.    Embellished  with  eight  beautiful  engravings. 
$1.00. 
The  history  of  the  martyrs  should  be  familiar  to  every  Protestant.     A  know- 
ledge of  the  circumstances  of  the  lives  and  deaths  of  those  who  died  for  Christ's 
sake  is  calculated  to  render  the  truth  for  which  they  died  dear  to  every  Christian's 
heart.     We  need  not  say  that  these  volumes  are  deeply  interesting,  and  that  they 
have  been  prepared  for  the  press  by  a  skilful  hand. 

C  134.  The  Communicant's  Companion;  or  Instructions  for  the 
right  receiving  of  the  Lord's  Supper.     By  Matthew  Henry;  with  an  introduc- 
tory Essay  by  the  Rev.  John  Brown,  of  Edinburgh.    Embellished  with  a  por- 
trait.   12mo.  50  cents. 
This  work  is  so  well  known  for  its  excellence  as  to  need  no  commendation.    It 
is  rich  in  thought,  in  Christian  experience,  in  instruction.     Let  every  Christian 
read  and  study  it.    It  is  adorned  by  a  portrait  of  the  author,  expressly  engraved 
for  this  work.    (See  No.  246.) 

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C  135.  The  Trial  of   the  Witnesses   of  the   Resurrection 

of  Jesus,  with  the  Sequel  of  the  Trial.  By  Thomas  Sher- 
lock, D.  D.  Bishop  of  London.  12mo.  45  cents. 
The  fabric  of  the  Christian  system  rests  upon  the  truth  of  Christ's  resurrection; 
and  in  this  little  work  the  evidence  in  support  of  this  great  fact  is  ingeniously  set 
forth  under  the  forms  of  a  jury  trial.  The  Sequel  was  called  forth  by  an  attack  on 
the  former  work,  and  is  now,  we  believe,  for  the  first  time  published  in  this  coun- 
try. Both  together  form  an  excellent  body  of  evidence  in  proof  of  the  truth  of 
Christianity. 

C  136.  The    Rise  and   Progress    of  Religion  in   the  Soxil, 

illustrated  in  a  course  of  serious  and  practical  addresses,  suited  to  persons  of 
every  character  and  circumstance,  with  a  devout  meditation  and  prayer  added 
to  each  chapter.    By  Philip  Doddridge,  D.  D.    Embellished  with  a  portrait. 
12uio.  50  cents. 
The  praise  of  this  work  is  in  all  the  churches,  and  there  are  very  few  uninspired 
compositions  which  have  been  so  extensively  blessed  in  the  conversion  of  souls  to 
God.     Those  who  are  without  God  and  without  hope,  should  be  earnestly  per- 
suaded by  their  religious  friends  to  read  this  volume.     The  portrait  of  the  author 
is  beautifully  executed. 

C  137.  The  L.ives  of  the  British  Reformers.  With  twelve  por- 
traits. 12mo.  $1.00. 
It  is  a  natural  desire  to  know  something  of  the  private  life  and  personal  history 
of  those  justly  celebrated  men  whose  labours  were  so  instrumental  in  promoting 
the  great  work  of  the  Reformation.  To  gratify  this  desire,  the  lives  of  some  of 
the  most  eminent  of  the  British  Reformers  have  been  collected  in  the  present  vol- 
ume. The  religious  reader  cannot  be  disappointed  in  its  contents.  It  is  adorned 
with  twelve  beautiful  portraits. 

S    13  8.  Reniarltahle  Places  mentioned  in  the  Holy  Scriptures.    18mo. 

With  engravings.    20  and  25  cents. 
An  excellent  little  work  for  Sunday  School  Libraries,  and  intended  for  general 
perusal.     The  reader  will  find  in  it  descriptions,  derived  from  distinguished  mo- 
dern travellers,  of  some  of  the  most  remarkable  places  mentioned  in  the  sacred 
volume.    It  is  embellished  with  several  very  good  cuts. 

C  139.  The  Book  of  Poetry,  prepared  for  the  Presbyterian  Board  of 
Publication.  12mo.  $1.25. 
The  minor  poems  which  compose  this  volume  are  from  various  sources,  and 
many  of  them  possess  great  merit  as  compositions,  as  well  as  for  their  expression 
of  devout  feelings.  It  is  superior  in  its  mechanical  execution,  and  is  illustrated 
with  several  exquisite  wood  engravings.  The  lovers  of  sacred  poetry  cannot  fail  to 
Qnd  in  it  much  to  gratify  their  taste  and  improve  their  hearts. 

C     14:0.  Calvin  and  his   Enemies.     A  Memoir  of  the  Life,  Character 
and  Principles  of  Calvin.    By  theRev.  Thomas  Smyth,  D.  D.     18mo.  pp.  180. 
Price  30  and  33  cents. 
Tli is  is  a  new.  revised,  and  enlarged  edition  of  this  excellent  work,  which  has 
long  been  on  the  Catalogue  of  the  Board.     Dr.  Smyth  has  availed  himself  of  new 
sources  of  information  as  to  the  character  of  Culvin,  not  accessible  until  within  a 
('■»•   years  past.      It  will   be  found  a  most  valuable  contribution  to  the  cause  of 
truth    in  vindicating  the  character  of  one  of  the   greatest  aud  best  men  who  ever 
lived,  from  the  malignant  calumnies  of  those  who  hated  and  slandered  him,  be- 
cause they  hated  the  truth  which  he  so  ably  defended. 

C   141.  Evidence  of  the  Truth  of  the  Christian  Religion, 

derived  from  the  literal  fulfilment  of  Prophecy  ;  particularly  as  illustrated  by 
the  History  of  the  Jews,  and  by  the  discoveries  of  recent  travellers.     By  Alex* 
auder  Keith,  D.  D.     With  steel  and  wood  engravings.     12mo.  60  cents. 
This  work  has  gone  through  various  editions  both  in  England  and  in  this  coun- 
try, but  the  present  has  the  last  improvements  from  the  author's  hand.     As  an 
illustration  of  the  prophecies,  it  possesses  deep  interest  and  strongly  engages  the 

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attention.  It  has  such  an  established  reputation  that  it  needs  no  commendation 
from  us.  This  edition  is  beautifully  printed,  and  embellished  with  steel  and 
wood  engravings. 

S  143.  Scenes  ami  Adventures  in  Africa,  collected  from  Moffat's 
Missionary  Labours  in  Africa.     18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 
Full  of  incident  and  adventure,  the  Scenes  in  Africa  is  likely  to  be  a  very  popu- 
lar book  with  young  readers.    The  title  indicates  the  source  whence  the  materials 
have  been  derived.     Several  of  the  scenes  are  illustrated  by  excellent  wood-cuts. 

C  145.  Annals  of  the  Persecution  in  Scotland,  from  the  Re. 
storation  to  the  Revolution.    By  James  Aikman,  Esq.,  author  of  the  History 
of  Scotland,  &c.    Embellished  with  Engravings.     2  vols.  12mo.  $1.00. 
This  work  is  not  only  particularly  seasonable,  but  presents  a  mass  of  facts  rela- 
ting to  the  early  persecution  of  the  Presbyterians  in  Scotland,  which  will  awaken 
thrilling  interest  in  the  bosom  of  the  reader.     We  know  few  works  issued  of  late 
years  from  the  press  which  are  so  deserving  of  the  consideration  of  the  Presby- 
terians of  America  as  this.     Its  value  is  greatly  increased  by  its  engravings. 

C  146.  Evidences    of  the    Authenticity,  Inspiration,  and 

Canonical  Authority  of  the  Holy  Scriptures.     By  the  Rev. 

Archibald  Alexander,  D.  D.    Embellished  with  a  portrait  of  the  author.   12mo. 

55  cents. 

This  is  one  of  the  most  complete  and  conclusive  demonstrations  of  the  divine 

origin  of  the  Scriptures  extant.    Its  wide  circulation  cannot  fail  to  retard  the  spread 

of  infidel  principles. 

C  147.  The  Pilgrim's    Progress,  by  John  Bunyan.    Most  carefully 
collated  with  the  edition  containing  the  author's  last  additions  and  correc- 
tions.   With  explanatory  notes  by  Thomas  Scott,  D  D.,  and  a  life  of  the  au- 
thor by  Josiah  Conder,  Esq.    Embellished  with  twenty-five  engravings.  $1.50. 
All  have  heard  of  the  Pilgrim's  Progress,  and  no  book  perhaps  has  been  more 
generally  read.    The  present  edition  is  the  most  beautiful  which  has  ever  pro- 
ceeded from  the  American  press.     The  style  of  the  typography  is  unsurpassed,  and 
the  engravings  are  of  the  first  order  for  beauty  and  finish.     Considering  the  great 
expense  incurred  in  preparing  this  work,  it  is  one  of  the  cheapest  books  of  the  age. 

M  148.  The  Necessity  of  Reforming  the    Church,  presented 
to  the  Imperial  Diet  at  Spires,  A.  D.  1554.     To  which  is  added,  a  Paternal  Ad- 
monition by  Pope  Paul  III.  to  the  Emperor  Charles  V.,  and  Remarks  on  the 
Paternal  Admonition  by  John  Calvin,  written  in  Latin,  and  now  first  trans- 
lated into  English  by  II.  Beveridge,  Esq.,  Advocate.     18mo.  30  and  35  cents. 
This  admirable  treatise  from  the  pen  of  Calvin  is  valuable,  as  exhibiting  the 
views  of  the  great  Reformer  on  the  grounds  of  the  necessity  of  a  Church  reform 
in  hif  day.     It  has  lost  none  of  its  interest  by  the  lapse  of  time. 

S    149.  The  Prophet  Daniel,  considered  in  a  series  of  Lectures  for 

a  Sunday-school,  translated  from  the  Erench.    Illustrated  with  wood  engrav- 
ings.    ISmo.  35  and  40  cents. 
This  is  designed  as  a  Sunday-school  book,  and  as  an  assistant  to  the  teachers  of 

Bible  classes.     For  this  it  is  well  suited  by  the  simplicity  with  which  it  treats  a 

very  difficult  subject. 

S    15  0.  Addresses  to  Children,  32mo.  with  a  wood-cut.  10  and  15  cents. 
A  peculiar  talent  seems  to  be  necessary  in  addressing  the  understandings  and 
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ordinary  degree.     The  addresses  may  be  used  by  parents  and  Sabbath-school  teach- 
ers to  engage  the  attention  of  children  to  religious  truth. 

S  151  The  Huguenot  Galley  Slaves,  a  story  for  the  young.  By 
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This  story,  a  narrative  of  facts,  has  all  the  elements  necessary  to  interest  tho 
young.  Trie  sufferings  and  endurance  of  the  persecuted  French  Protestants  are 
strikingly  portrayed,  and  afford  an  example  of  what  every  follower  of  Christ 
should  bo  willing  to  encounter,  when  fidelity  to  his  Master  requires  it. 

S    152.  Kind  Words  for  his  Young  Friends.    By  Uncle  William. 
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taught  in  a  simple  aud  natural  manner.     Jt  has  several  good  illustrative  cuts. 

S  153.  The  History  of  Celestine  Darscott,  the  Blind  Wo- 
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plary fortitude.  Poor,  blind,  and  often  destitute  of  the  necessaries  of  life,  she 
still  found  religion  to  be  a  source  of  unfailing  comfort.  Her  story  is  deeply  inter- 
esting. 

C  154.  The  Only  Rule  of  Faith.    An  Exposition  of  the  Second  An- 
swer of  the  Shorter  Catechism.    By  the  Rev.  John  Hall.    18mo.  20  and  25 
cents. 
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Catechism,  has  furnished  a  well-digested  treatise  ou  the  value  cf  the  Bible  as  the 
only  true  and  infallible  rule  of  faith.     The  excellence  of  this  little  volume  will  be 
appreciated  by  the  intelligent  reader. 

S    155.  Missionary    Sketches   for    Children,     Eight  wood-cuts. 

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among  the  heathen,  and  is  well  illustrated  witn  cuts. 

S    156.  Short  Miscellanies  for  Young  People.     Fine  wood-cuts, 
32mo.  10  and  15  cents. 
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for  Sabbath  school  libraries.     It  is.  as  its  title  imports,  a  collection  of  entertaining 
little  narratives,  which  will  be  read  with  pleasure  and  without  fatigue. 

S    15  7.  Examples    for    Youth ;    or    Conversations    on    tho 
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both  male  and  female,  making  for  young  readers  an  instructive  volume  of  bio- 
graphy. 

S    15  8.   Another     Iiily    Gathered.      Conversion     of    James 

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lightening the  mind  and  sanctifying  the  heart.    We  earnestly  commend  its  peru- 
sal to  the  young. 

S    159.  Children    coining    to    Christ,    and    Lambs    of  the 
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the  preceding,  and  it  should  often  be  read  to  children  by  their  parents  and  teachers. 

S    160.  The    Life    of  John    Howard,    the    Philanthropist; 

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ries  of  their  unhappy  inmates.  Humanity  owes  a  deht  of  gratitude  to  this  i*ood 
man:  and  we  think  his  memoir  ean  a  BXOI  Ij  be  read  by  any  one  without  imhibing 
eouie  of  his  excellent  spirit. 

S    101.  Some  Particulars    of  Samuel  "Wyke    Kilpin.    AVrit- 

ten  by  his  fattier,  Rev.  S.  Kilpin.    S2mo.  6  cents. 
A  delightful  little  memoir,  illustrative  of  youthful  piety. 
C  163.  Memoir  and  Remains  of  the  Rev.  Robert  Murray 

McCheyne.  By  the  Rev.  Andrew  A.  Bonar.  "With  an  Introductory  Let- 
ter by  the  Rev.  Samuel  Miller.  D.  D.  12mo.  60  cents.  With  a  portrait. 
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vice of  the  gospel,  and  few  have  instruinentally  accomplished  more  than  he  in  the 
same  period  of  time.  His  memoir  is  rich  in  instruction;  and  to  ministers  of  the 
gospel  it  may  be  specially  recommended  as  one  of  the  best  adapted  books  to  encour- 
age and  enforce  ministerial  faithfulness. 

M163.  Fislier's    Catechism.      The  Westminster  Assembly's    Shorter 
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of  the  Gospel.     12mo.  60      cents. 
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adapted  to  direct  the  studies  of  theological  students,  Sabbath-school  teachers  and 
others. 

S    16*.  The    Pious    Shepherd,    or    Life    and   Character    of 

James  Wait.     By  the  Rev.  Robert  MacLaurin.     32mo.  15  and  20  cente. 
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32mo.  3  cents. 
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accordingly  wrote,  and  which  received  an  answer,  although  not  in  the  way  he  ex- 
pected. 

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use,  in  trying  the  frame  of  our  hearts. 

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pentance, and  Death  of  James  AVooley.    By  the  Rev.  R.  Knill. 
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unfavourable  circumstances  of  a  military  life,  religion  may  transform  the  most 
dissolute  men  into  humble  Christians. 

S    171.  Evenings'   Entertainments,    or    a  Country   Visit. 

Embellished  with  fourteen  engravings.     Square  16mo.  45  and  50  cents 
A  volume  for  young  readers,  rich  in  entertainment,  and  embellished  with  choice 
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to  interest  and  engage  the  attcution,  and  to  impress  the  mind  with  a  sense  of  the 
divine  wisdom. 

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M  173.  Old  and  New  Theology;  or  an  exhibition  of  those  differences 
with  regard  to  Scripture  doctrines  which  have  recently  agitated  and  now  di- 
Tided  the  Presbyterian  Church.     By  James  Wood,  D.  D.     12mo.  60     cents. 
To  those  who  would  know  the  true  grounds  en  which  the  Presbyterian  Church 
was  recently  divided,  this  volume  is  essential.    It  embraces,  in  a  condensed  form, 
the  conclusive  evidence  of  the  actual  existence  of  the  errors  which  produced  the 
schism. 
S    173.  Scripture    Natural    History ;    containing  a  description  of 
quadrupeds,  birds,  reptiles,   amphibia,  fishes,   insects,   molluscous  animals, 
corals,  plants,  trees,  precious  stones,  and  metals,  mentioned  in  the  Holy  Scrip- 
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As  its  title  imports,  this  book  contains  a  fund  of  information  which  will  be  very 
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the  sacred  volume,  and  its  numerous  and  beautiful  cuts  furnish  material   aid  to 
the  student  of  the  natural  history  of  the  Bible. 

C  174:.  Narrative  of  a  Mission  of  Inquiry  to  the  Jews  from 
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profound  interest.     Not  only  is  the  information  which  they  give  of  the  scattered 
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customs,  tend  in  a  pleasing  way  to  illustrate  the  sacred  Scriptures.    The  maps 
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S    175.  The   Brothers  and  Sister;  or  grace  illustrated  in  the  con- 
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of  their  youth. 

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of  these  Reflections  seemed  wholly  absorbed  in  desires  for  the  eternal  welfare  of 
his  child. 
C  177.  Rills  from  the  Fountain  of  Wisdom;  or  the  Book  of 
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cents. 
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C  179.  Memoirs  of  the  Life  and  Character  of  Mrs.  Sarah 
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Williams,  LL.  D.  F.  S.  A.     With  a  recommendatory  Preface  by  the  Rev.  Wil< 

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are  pleasingly  portrayed  in  these  memoir,*.    The  subject  of  the  principal  memoir 

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C   180.  Christ   All   in   All  to  Believers;  or  what  Christ  i*  made  to 

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of  One  who  was  to  his  own  soul  the  ••chief  among  ten  thousand.' 

C  181.  Tlie    Internal   Evidence    of  tlie  Holy  Bible,  or  the 

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M182.  Christian  Theology,  translated  from  the  Latin  of  Benedict 
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Geneva.    By  Frederick  Reyroux.  B.  A.     12mo.  60  cents. 
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were  highly  esteemed.     His  "Christian  Theology"  is  a  work  of  merit,  and  may  be 
read  with  advantage  either  by  the  student  of  Theology,  or  the  private  Christian. 

HI  183.  A  History  of  tlie  Work  of  Redemption,  containing  the 
outlines  of  a  Body  of  Divinity,  in  a  method  entirely  new.  By  the  Rev.  Jona- 
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their  truth  and  greatness.    The  engravings  are  of  a  superior  character. 

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will  awaken  in  the  minds  of  young  readers  a  sincere  desire  to  follow  in  their  foot- 
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S    191.  Iiittle  "Willy — a  widowed  mother's  memorial  of  a  beloved  child. 

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this  world  to  the  joys  of  heaven.     He  was  a  grandson  of  the  Rev.  William  Ja}\ 

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of  God  and  man. 

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the  difficulties  of  such. 

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way  of  salvation,  and  of  the  nature  of  experimental  religion. 

C  195.  Letters  on  the  Observance  of  the  Monthly  Concert 

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the  spread  of  the  gospel.    They  are  written  in  a  tone  of  earnest  argument  ami  en- 
treaty, which  should  make  its  way  to  every  heart. 

S  196.  Grace  Reigning,  or  Christian  Efforts  Blessed;  illustrated  in  the 
Life,  Efforts,  and  Success  of  the  late  B.  H.  Conklin.    By  the  Rev.  W.  J. 

MeCord.    32mo.  3  cents. 
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C  197.  A  Brief  Compend  of  Bible    Truth.    By  Archibald  Alex 
Ruder,  D.  D.,  late  Professor  in  the  Theological  Seminary.  Princeton,  N.  J.  12ino 
With  a  mezzotint  likeness  of  the  Author.  12mo.  4u  cents. 
An  admirable  system  of  theology,  in  which  is  condensed  the  substance  of  pon- 

ierous  tomes. 

C  199.  Bound  Tracts  on  Popery.    ISmo.  45  and  50  cents. 
For  contents  see  Tracts  on  Popery. 

C  200.  Sick  Room  Devotions,  or  Devotional  aids  for  the  Chamber  oi 
Sickness.  32mo.  l-">  and  20  rents. 
This  little  manual  has  been  spoken  of  by  many  as  the  very  kind  of  volume 
which  clergymen  and  pious  friends  have  long  desired  to  have,  for  the  purpose  of 
leaving  with  the  sick  in  their  visitations.  It  is  of  convenient  size,  and  printed  on 
large  type.  Its  contents  are  prayers,  meditations,  scripture  promises,  dying  say- 
fags,  hymns|  &c. 

C  201.  A    Christian  Companion  for  the  Chamber  of  Sick- 
ness.    By  a  Minister.     ISmo.  30  and  35  cents. 
This  volume  is  a  suitable  companion  for  the  former, but  is  constructed  on  a  dif- 
ferent principle.     It  is  more  didactic  in  its  character,  and  may  be  read  with  gieat 
profit. 
S    202.  Learning  to  Think.    18mo.    With  many  engravings.    25  and 

30  cents. 
One  of  an  agreeable  series  of  little  books,  which  are  directly  adapted  to  youthful 
minds.     (See  Nos.  185  and  210.)     The  author  has  shown  a  happy  faculty  in  en- 
gaging the  attention  of  the  young,  and  blending  amusement  with  instruction. 

S    203.  Our    Father,    or    Considerations    relating    to    the 

Lord's  Prayer*    By  the  Bev.  Joseph  Alden,  D.  D.    18mo.    "With  an  en- 
graving.    2u  and  25  cents. 
This  is  an  explanation  and  illustration  of  the  Lord's  Prayer,  in  language  suited 
to  the  capacity,  and  calculated  to  engage  the  attention  of  children. 

C  204:.  Salvation,  or  the    Sinner   directed    in  the  Way  of 

Life.     By  the  Bev.  W.  J.  McCord.     ISmo.  15  and  20  cents. 
The  way  of  salvation  is  here  unfolded  with  great  simplicity  and  earnestness. 
Christians  might  accomplish  much  good  by  distributing  such  a  book  among  their 
irreligious  neighbours.    It  has  been  republished  by  the  London  Beligious  Tract 
Bociety. 
S    205.  Anecdotes  IIlnstratiA'e  of  a  Select  Passage  in  each 
Chapter   of  the  Old  Testament.    By  John  Whiteeross.     2  vols. 
ISmo.  GO  and  70  cents. 
S    20G.  Anecdotes  Illustrative  of  Select  Passages  in  each 
Chapter   of  the  New  Testament.    By  the  same  author.    18ma 
30  and  35  cents. 
The  design  of  these  two  works  is  to  illustrate  a  select  passage  from  every  chapter 
in  the  old  and  New  Testaments,  by  an  appropriate  anecdote.    They  afford  most 
agreeable  reading,  and  often  associate  with  the  text  some  impressive  and  awaken- 
ing facts. 

207.  An  Exposition  of  the  Acts  of  the  Apostles,  in  the 
Form  of  Questions  and  Answers.    By  J.  J.  Janeway,  D. D.   In 

two  parts.     24mo.  20  cents. 
Br.  Janeway's  questions  on  Romans  and  Hebrews,  have  already  met  with  the 
approbation  of  those  who  have  used  them;  and  those  on  the  Acts  are  not  inferior 
to   them  in  the  importance  of  the  facts  and  doctrines  which  are  brought  under 
riow. 

C  208.  Christ  and  Antichrist,  or  Jesus  of  Nazareth  proved 

to  he  the  Messiah,  and  the  Papacy  proved  to  be  the  Antichrist  pre* 
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dieted  in  the  Holy  Scriptures.     By  the  Rev.  Samuel  J.  Cassels.     12mo.  70 
cents. 
An  excellent  work,  and  particularly  seasonable.    The  style  of  the  author  is  very 

?  leasing,  and  his  positions  are  very  clearly  demonstrated.  The  identification  of 
'opery  with  the  Antichrist,  is  complete  and  satisfactory.  At  the  present  time, 
when  the  man  of  sin  is  enlarging  his  borders,  every  friend  of  Christ  should  know 
the  marks  by  which  he  is  to  be  distinguished. 

C  309.  The  Three  Questions;    or.   What  am  I?    Whence  came  I? 

Whither  do  I  go  ?     18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 
An  impressive  and  powerful  appeal  from  one,  who  having  escaped  from  the  hor- 
rors of  scepticism,  evinces  his  anxiety  to  warn  others,  and  to  direct  them  in  the 
peaceful  and  secure  paths  of  religion. 

S  210.  Learning  to  Act.  Illustrated  with  engravings.  18mo.  25  and 
30  cents. 

The  author  of  "Learning  to  Think,"  and  "Learning  to  Feel."  here  shows  his 
young  readers  the  importance  of  ';  Learning  to  Act."  What  has  been  said  in  com- 
mendation of  the  first  two,  applies  with  equal  force  to  this  last  in  the  series 

S  211.  Interesting  IV arratives,  or  Religion  the  Great  Concern.    18mo. 

with  an  engraving.    SO  and  35  cents. 
A  collection  of  authentic  narratives,  designed  to  display  at  once  the  power  and 
importance  of  religion,  as  exemplified  in  the  conversion  of  sinners,  and  the  fearful 
consequences  of  neglecting  and  postponing  attention  to  the  concerns  of  the  soul. 

C  212.  Secret  Prayer,  and    its  Accompanying   Exercises; 

intended  to  assist  young  persons  and  others  in  acquiring  devotional  habits, 

without  the  aid  of  written  forms.    By  the  Rev.  James  McGill,  Lochmaben. 

18mo.    30  and  35  cents. 

This  work  may  be  confidently  recommended  as  one  of  the  best  treatises  on  the 

subject  extant.    It  is  not.  coldly  didactic,  but  is  pervaded  by  a  spirit  of  enlivening 

piety.     There  are  few  Christians  who  might  not  receive  essential  benefit  from  a 

careful  perusal  of  it. 

C  213.  The  Obligations  of  the  World  to  the  Bible;  A  series 
of  Lectures  to  Young  Men.    By  Gardiner  Spring,  D.  D.,  New  York.    18mo.  65 
cents. 
The  subject  is  confessedly  important,  and  the  manner  in  which  it  is  treated, 
places  the  author  among  the  first  rank  of  American  writers. 

C  214.  Memoirs  of  the  Rev.  John  Newton,  formerly  Rector  of 
St.  Mary,  Woolnoth,  &c,  with  selections  from  his  Correspondence.    18mo.  35 
and  40  cents. 
As  John  Newton  was  among  the  most  useful  and  distinguished  ministers  of  the 
gospel,  so  his  early  life  was  most  remarkable.     Rescued  from  the  deepest  degrada- 
tion of  sin,  he  rose  to  be  one  of  the  brightest  monuments  of  divine  grace.    This 
memoir  of  him  is  much  more  complete  than  those  which  are  more  commonly 
known.    With  a  mezzotint  likeness. 

M215.  An  Exposition  of  the  Confession   of  Faith   of  the 
Westminster  Assembly  of  Divines.     By  the  Rev.  Robert  Shaw, 
Whitburn,  12uio.  60      cents. 
Such  a  work  a"  this  has  long  been  a  desideratum.     It  is  ably  executed,  and  pre- 
sents a  brief,  but  yet  very  satisfactory  exposition  and  enforcement  of  the  doctrines 
of  the  Presbyterian  Church.      The  American  edition    has   been  carefully  revised 
and  adapted  to  the  circumstances  of  the  Church  in  this  country. 

C  216.  The  Great  Supper;  or  an  illustration  and  defence  of  the  lead- 
ing doctrines  of  grace;  in  three  discourses  on  Luke  xiv.  16-2-i.    By  the  KeY 
Ashbel  G.  Fairchild,  D.  D.    ISrno.  25  and  30  cents. 
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An  admirable  popular  defence  of  the  Calvinistic  system,  in  which  the  most 
plausible  objections  of  Arminiana  are  satisfactorily  confuted.  The  adaptedness  of 
this  book  for  general  circulation  has  been  amply  attested  by  its  large  sale,  and  the 
general  favour  with  which  it  has  been  received. 

S   217.  Recollections  of  Marion  Lylc  Hurd,  in  a  letter  from  her  father, 

the  Rev.  Carlton  Hurd.    With  an  Introduction  by  the  Rev.  Asa  Cummings. 

18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 

This  is  the  memoir  of  a  very  remarkable  child,  whose  intellectual  faculties  were 

unusually  developed,  and  whose  heart  was  imbued  with  strong  religious  feelings. 

A  beautiful  portrait  adorns  the  volume. 

S  318.  The  Power  of  Instruction,  or  The  Guilty  Tongue.    By  the  au- 
thor of  the  "  Last  Day  of  the  Week."    18mo.  with  an  engraving,  20  and  25 
cents. 
A  pleasing  and  very  forcible  illustration  of  the  evils  of  the  tongue,  in  which  the 
taste  of  young  readers  is  consulted,  and  their  attention  kept  fully  awake. 

C  220.  Zion's  Pilgrim,  or  the  way  to  the  Heavenly  Canaan,  familiarly 
illustrated.     By  the  Rev.  Robert  Hawker,  D.  D.    18mo.    With  an  engraving. 

20  and  25  cents. 
In  this  old.  but  valuable  book,  the  author  has  with  admirable  tact,  in  a  series 
of  graphic  and  interesting  scenes,  illustrated  the  temper  and  conduct  of  the  pil- 
grim to  Zion.  The  reader  will  find  nothing  dry  or  tedious,  but  entering  into  the 
spirit  of  the  author,  will  be  carried  onward  pleasantly,  while  he  finds  himself 
edified. 

S    221.  Elizabeth  Bales:    a  pattern  for  Sunday-school  Teachers   and 

Tract  Distributers.     By  J.  A.  James.    With  an  engraving.    18mo.  15  and  20 

cents. 

In  this  charming  little  memoir,  an  example  is  presented  of  the  good  which  may 

be  accomplished  by  the  humblest  and  most  obscure  of  Christ's  disciples.     Poverty 

and  lowly  station  were  no  impediments  in  the  way  of  Elizabeth  Bales,  who  had  the 

willing  heart  and  the  constraining  love  of  Christ  to  urge  her  on  to  efforts  for  the 

spiritual  welfare  of  others. 

C  222.  The  Saints'  Everlasting  Rest ;  or  a  Treatise  on  the  bles- 
sed state  of  the  Saints  in  Heaven.    By  Richard  Baxter.    Abridged  for  tie 
Presbyterian  Board  of  Publication.    12mo.  50  cents. 
Pew  books  have  been  so  extensively  read,  or  have  produced  svich  decided  effects 
as  Baxter's  Saints'  Rest.     No  Christian  should  be  without  it,  who  desires  to  make 
sure  progress  to  heaven,  and  refresh  himself  with  its  joys  in  anticipation.     This  is 
a  new  abridgment  of  the  original  work,  and,  in  all  respects,  superior  to  that  which 
has  hitherto  been  in  use. 

S    223.  The  Three  Blind  AVomen.    32mo.  with  an  engraving,  5, 10 
and  15  cents. 
A  small  volume,  in  which  some  incidents  in  the  Christian  experience  of  three 
women  afflicted  with  blindness  are  presented.     Such  afflictions  are  often  blessings 
in  disguise. 

C  224.  A  Call  to  the  Unconverted.     By  Richard  Baxter.    With  an 

Introductory  Essay  by  Thomas  Chalmers,  D.  D.    ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 
The  Call  to  the  Unconverted  has,  in  many  instances,  proved  a  most  effectual  call, 
and  many  will  have  reason  for  eternal  thanksgiving  that  this  book  was  placed  in 
their  hands.     Christians  would  be  doing  a  truly  benevolent  work  by  presenting 
copies  of  this  book  to  all  their  unconverted  neighbours. 

C  225.  An  Alarm  to  Unconverted  Sinners,  in  a  serious  treatise  by  the  Rev. 
Joseph  Alleine.     18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 
This  is  of  the  same  general  character  as  the  preceding  work,  in  which  a  faithful 
alarm  is  sounded,  and  the  perilous  coudition  of  the  unregenerate  sinner  is  un- 
folded, while  he  is  directed  to  the  only  way  o?  escape. 

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C  336.  Thoughts  on  Family  Worship.  By  the  Rev.  James  W 
Alexander,  D.  D.  "With  a  mezzotint  plate.  12mo.  50  cents. 
A  truly  admirable  treatise,  full  of  instructive  remark,  given  in  the  "best  style  of 
the  author,  who  has  few  equals  in  the  easy,  graceful  manner  of  communicating  to 
others  the  stores  of  his  own  richly-furnished  mind.  The  subject  treated  is  one  of 
incalculable  importance  to  families,  the  virtue  and  happiness  of  which  cannot  be 
secured  without  a  recognition  of  God  in  daily  worship.  This  volume,  from  its  first 
publication,  has  been  unusually  popular. 

C  337.  The  Holy  War  made  by  Shaddai  upon  Diabolus  for  the  regain- 
ing the  metropolis  of  the  World,  in  the  losing  and  taking  again  of  the  town 
of  Mansoul.     By  John  Bunyan.    8vo.  $1.50. 
The  Holy  "War  would  have  rendered  any  man  popular  who  had  not  first  written 
the  Pilgrim's  Progress;  and,  although  it  is  undoubtedly  inferior  to  that  master 
performance,  it  has  intrinsic  merits  as  an  allegory,  and  deserves  to  be  much  more 
generally  read  than  it  is.    This  edition  is  a  very  fine  one,  and  is  enriched  by  ad- 
mirably executed  pictorial  embellishments. 

338.  A  Manual  of  Devotion  for  Soldiers  and  Sailors,  compris- 
ing :  1.  Forms  of  Prayer,  public  and  private.    2.  A  compend  of  Bible  truth. 
3.  The  Assembly's  Shorter  Catechism.    4.  Selections  of  Psalms  and  Hymns. 
12mo.  65  cents. 
Such  a  work  as  the  Soldier's  and  Sailor's  Manual  has  long  been  a  desideratum. 
No  classes  of  men  have  greater  temptations  or  fewer  religious  privileges  than  these, 
and  yet  none  have  been  more  neglected.    Few  seem  to  care  for  their  souls.    The 
Manual  is  well  adapted  to  interest  and  enlighten  them,  and  its  excellent  materials 
in  prose  and  poetry  make  it  one  of  the  very  best  books,  next  to  the  Bible,  which 
can  be  placed  in  their  hands. 

C  339.  The  Christian  Soldiers;  or  the  triumphs  of  grace  in  the  army. 

ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 
A  series  of  pleasing  sketches  tending  to  show  that,  under  circumstances  appar- 
ently the  most  unpromising,  the  grace  of  God  may  most  effectually  work  in  trans- 
forming and  sanctifying  the  human  heart.  Amidst  the  noise  and  dissipations  of  a 
camp,  the  Spirit  of  God  may  display  the  power  of  his  presence  by  restoring  the 
wanderers  to  the  fold  of  Christ. 

M  330.  Essays  on  Happiness,  Christian  Piety,  Prejudices  against  the  Gos- 
pel, and  the  Scripture  doctrine  of  grace.    To  which  is  added  the  celebrated 
sermon  on  Glorying  in  the  Cross  of  Christ.    By  the  Rev.  John  McLaurin,  of 
Glasgow.  12mo.  50  cents. 
The  Essays  of  McLaurin  have  elicited  the  praise  of  the  most  competent  judges' 
for  their  vigour  of  thought,  depth  of  penetration,  and  logical  arrangement.     A  fine 
tone  of  evangelical  sentiment  pervades  them ;  and  he  that  will  read  them  care- 
fully, and  study  them  thoroughly,  will  find  his  own  mind  enlarged  and  invigorated. 

M331.  The  Harmony  of  the  Divine  Attributes,   in  the   con- 
trivance and  accomplishment  of  man's  redemption.    By  William  Bates,  D.  D. 
12mo.  55  cents. 
A  solid  and  instructive  volume,  in  which  the  grand  features  of  the  gospel  scheme 
are  forcibly  presented.    While  man,  on  the  one  hand,  is  exhibited  in  his  guilt,  ruin, 
and  impotence,  the  grace  and  power  of  God  in  redemption  are  magnified.     We 
need  scarcely  say  that  this  is  a  book  not  to  be  lightly  read  and  laid  aside,  but  to 
be  seriously  studied  and  pondered. 

S    333.  Naaman  and  Elisha,  or  the  Nobleman's  visit  to  the  Prophet. 

By  Joseph  Alden,  D.  D.    18mo.  15  and  20  cents. 
The  interesting  narrative  of  Naaman's  visit  to  Elisha,  and  the  miraculous  cure 
of  his  leprosy,  are,  in  this  volume,  made  the  basis  of  some  excellent  and  appropriate 
reflections. 

S   333.  Minor  Characters  of  the  Bible.    By  the  Rev.  John  Hall.    18mo» 
20  and  25  cents. 

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The  author  has  evinced  a  pleasing  skill  in  making  even  those  -whose  names  nra 
but  incidentally  introduced  into  Scripture,  minister  to  our  instruction.  The 
thought  is  happily  conceived,  and  very  judiciously  enlarged  upon. 

C  234.  The  Divine  Commendations  of  Abraham;  or,  Parental  Duties, 

and  the  blessing  resulting  from  their  faithful  performance.     By  the  Rev. 

Thomas  Houston,  of  Knockbracken.  ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 
A  reprint  of  a  recent  foreign  work,  and  well  adapted  to  the  present  times.  No 
duties  ure  more  solemn  and  momentous  than  those  resulting  from  the  parental 
relation,  and  if,  either  through  ignorance  or  neglect  on  the  part  of  parents,  their 
children  are  suffered  to  crow  up  without  being  surrounded  by  the  holy  influences 
of  religion,  their  ruin  is  almost  certain,  while  fearful  guilt  rests  on  the  authors 
of  their  being.    Parents  should  make  themselves  acquainted  with  this  book. 

S    335.  Short  Texts  in  Short  "Words,  for  daily  use  and  learning  to  read; 
all  the  words  being  of  one  syllable,  or  not  more  than  six  letters.    32mo.  5  and 
10  cents. 
These  short  texts,  in  short  words,  arranged  under  different  heads,  and  for  dif- 
ferent months  in  the  year,  form  a  golden  little  volume  for  the  pocket. 

C  336.  Comfort  for  the  Heavy  Laden.    By  "William  Cowper,  min- 
ister at  Perth.    With  some  notice  of  the  author.    18mo.  15  and  20  cents. 
Although  this  book  was  originally  printed  more  than  two  centuries  ago.  it  exhi- 
bits the  vicissitudes  of  Christian  experience  in  the  present  day,  and  may  be  use- 
fully consulted  for  advice  and  counsel  by  the  heavy-laden. 

C  23  8.  Daily  Bread,  consisting  of  extracts  in  prose  and  verse,  from  emi- 
nent divines,  for  every  day  in  the  year.  18mo.  30  and  35  cents. 
Many  persons  excuse  their  neglect  of  religious  reading  from  want  of  time.  Here 
is  a  book  which  will,  in  a  measure  at  least,  remove  this  ground  of  apology ;  for, 
eurely,  no  one  can  be  so  absorbed  in  lawful  occupations,  as  not  to  have  time  to 
read  the  text,  the  verse,  and  the  reflection  which  are  here  assigned  to  every  day  in 
the  year. 

C  239.  A  Memoir  of  Mary  Jane  Graham,  late  of  Stoke  Fleming, 
Devon.    Abridged  from  the  memoir  written  by  the  Rev.  Charles  Bridges,  M.  A. 
18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 
Miss  Graham  was  a  young  lady  of  remarkable  intelligence,  as  her  writings 
amply  prove ;  and  her  memoir  is  deeply  interesting,  as  exhibiting  the  struggles 
of  her  mind  in  divesting  itself  of  erroneous  views,  and  attaining  a  just  compre- 
hension of  that  glorious  system  of  truth,  in  the  full  conviction  of  which  she  en- 
joyed a  firm  and  settled  hope  of  eternal  life. 

S   240.  Walks  of  Usefulness   in  London  and  its  environs.     By  the 
Rev.  John  Campbell.    ISmo.  25  and  30  cents. 
Tery  agreeable  reading,  and,  withal,  an  example  of  the  way  in  which  the  Chris- 
tian may  make  his  ordinary  walks  minister  to  his  own  improvement  and  the  wel- 
fare of  his  fellow-men. 

S   24:1.  Old   Anthony's  Hints  to  Young  People,  to  make  them  both 

cheerful  and  wise.    Embellished  with  six  engravings.    18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 

We  are  very  sure  that  our  young  readers  will  be  delighted  to  hear  Old  Anthony. 

Surrounded  by  his  youthful  listeners,  his  great  object  is  to  blend  instruction  with 

amusement,  while  every  object  around  him  seems  to  suggest  some  pleasing  lesson. 

It  has  numerous  cuts. 

S   242.  A  New  Token  for  Children.     18mo.  25  and  30  cents. 
Janeway's  Token  for  Children  has  long  been  a  favourite  book,  and  the  present 
volume  is  on  the  same  plan,  with  still  more  remarkable  instances  of  early  piety. 
It  should  be  placed  in  the  hands  of  all  children. 

C  243.  Brief  Memoirs  of  the  Pious.    18mo.  30  and  35  cents. 
Nothing  seems  better  to  illustrate  the  power  and  excellency  of  true  religion 
than  the  devout  and  consistent  lives  and  peaceful  deaths  of  those  who  have  come 

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Under  its  influence.  Hence,  biography  has  always  been  a  favourite  department 
of  Christian  literature.  The  brief  memoirs  in  this  volume  cannot  fail  to  be  ao 
ceptable. 

24:4.  The  Book  of  Proverbs.     64mo.  15  cents. 
A  beautiful  pocket  volume,  enriched  with  the  words  of  heavenly  wisdom. 

345.  The  Book  of  Psalms,  translated  out  of  the  original  Hebrew 

32mo.  20  cents. 
Another  beautiful  miniature  volume,  containing  the  prose  Psalms,  which,  like 
the  preceding  volume,  forms  a  good  travelling  companion. 

C  346.  Tlie  Communicant's  Manual;   or  a  series  of  Meditations 

designed  to  assist  Communicants  in  making  preparations  for  the  Holy  Supper. 

By  1.  J.  Janeway,  D.  D.    ISnio.  30  and  35  cents. 

A  very  judicious  treatise  on  the  Lord's  Supper,  with  all  necessary  directions  and 

aids  for  a  safe  and  profitable  participation.     The  Christian  communicant  would 

consult  his  own  comfort  by  having  this  manual  always  at  hand. 

C  347.  The  Causes  and  Cure  of  Scepticism.    32mo.  10  and  15 
cents. 
A  small  volume,  and  exceedingly  well  adapted  to  be  placed  in  the  hands  of 
young  men  as  a  preservative  against  the  insidious  approaches  of  scepticism. 

C  348.  Annals  of  the  Poor.    By  the  Rev.  Legh  Richmond,  A.M.,  late 

Rector  of  Turvey,  Bedfordshire.    A  new  edition,  enlarged  and  illustrated  with 

engravings.    12mo.  50  cents. 

The  Annals  of  the  Poor,  written  in  the  graceful  style  of  the  excellent  Legh 

Richmond,  has  become  so  generally  known  as  to  need  no  recommendation.    It 

may  be  truly  said  of  this  edition,  that  it  is  more  complete  than  any  extant,  and 

unsurpassed  in  the  beauty  of  its  typography  and  embellishments. 

S   349.  Men  and  Scenes  before  the  Flood.     By  the  Rev.  Willis 

Lord,  D.  D.     With  plates.     Square  16mo.     25     and  30  cents. 

One  of  the  neatest  publications  of  the  Board,  in  which  the  author  has  skilfully 

adapted  his  instructions  to  the  youthful  capacity.     The  topics  introduced  are  the 

Creation,  Garden  of  Eden,  Adam  and  Eve,  Birth  of  Abel,  Enoch,  Noah  and  the 

Flood. 

S    350.  Madagascar  and  its  Martyrs.    A  book  for  the  young,  with 

engravings.    ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 
This  volume  possesses  a  thrilling  interest,  as  showing  the  change  of  character 
wrought  in  savages  by  the  power  of  the  gospel,  and  the  readiness  with  which  they 
offered  up  their  lives  rather  than  deny  the  name  of  Jesus. 
M351.  Thoughts  on  Public  Prayer.    By  the  Rev.  Samuel  Miller, 

D.  D.,  of  Princeton.    With  a  portrait.     12mo.  60      cents. 
This,  as  the  last  literary  effort  of  a  man  greatly  beloved  in  the  Presbyterian 
Church,  whose  usefulness  has  been  extended  through  a  long  series  of  years,  will 
be  generally  acceptable.     On  the  abuses  and  right  performance  of  public  duties  it 
contains  many  excellent  hints,  the  result  of  long  experience. 

S    353.  The  Little  Italian  Boy.    By  Cousin  Mary.    18mo.  with  an 

engraving.  10  cents. 
A  very  pleasant  and  agreeable  little  book  for  young  readers.  . 

S    353.  The  Providence  of  God  displayed  in  a  series  of  interesting 

facts.    18mo.  25  and  3u  cents. 
An  excellent  collection  of  anecdotes,  illustrative  of  a  particular,  overruling  Pro- 
vidence, the  perusal  of  which  will  tend  to  deepen  the  impression  in   the  serious 
mind,  that  the  world  is  under  the  direction  of  a  vigilant  Providence,  and   not  a 
blind  chance. 
C  354.  Is  Christianity  from  God!   or,  a  Manual  of  Christian  evi 
dence  for  Scripture  readers,  City  Missionaries,  Sunday-school  Teachers,  &t 
By  the  Rev.  John  Cumming,  D.  D.    18mo.  35  and  -40  cents. 

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In  a  very  pleasing  style,  the  author  presents  a  summary  of  the  most  striking 
evidences  that  the  Christian  religion,  so  Car  from  being  a  cunningly-devised  fable, 
is  manifestly  a  revelation  from  God.  If  such  books  were  put  into  the  hands  of 
our  youth,  they  would  be  in  comparatively  little  danger  of  being  seduced  by  a 
soul-destroying  iniidelity. 

S    255.  Poor  Blind  Sally.     By  the  Rev.  Joseph  Warren,  Missionary  in 

India.    32mo.  3  cents. 

An  affecting  account  of  an  East  India  woman,  poor  and  afflicted  in  this  world, 
but  rich  in  faith. 

C  356.  Converse  with  God  iu  Desertion  and  Solitude.    By  the  Rev. 

Richard  l.axtcr.  lSino.  20  and  25  cents. 
Any  one  who  knows  the  character  of  Richard  Baxter  is  aware  that  he  held  much 
Bacred  and  sweet  converse  with  God,  and  could  therefore  speak  from  experience, 
when  pointing  out  to  others  the  method  of  attaining  converse  with  God,  when, 
left  alone  by  the  visitation  of  death  among  our  friends,  affliction  creates  a  solitude, 
around  which  God  alone  can  throw  rays  of  light  and  cheerfulness. 

S    25  7-35  8.  Conversations  of  a  Fatlier  with  his  Children.    Series 

1st  and  2d.  ISmo.  with  engravings.  50  and  CO  cents. 
If  these  two  volumes  were  submitted  to  the  judgment  of  almost  any  of  our 
young  friends,  we  could  readily  anticipate  their  verdict.  They  would  with  one 
voice  pronounce  them  "  first  rate."  The  family  scenes,  the  amusements  of  the 
younger  members,  their  readiness  to  receive  instruction,  their  happiness  in  their 
father's  society,  are  all  skilfully  depicted,  and  mixed  up  with  the  most  agreeable 
entertainment. 

C  35  9.  The  Saint  and  the  Sinner.    By  the  Rev.  William  S.  Plumer. 

1).  D.    ISmo.  10  cents. 
A  neat  little  volume,  in  which  the  character  and  condition  of  the  saint  are  con- 
trasted with  those  of  the  sinner. 

S   360.  The  Bedfordshire  Tinker ;  or,  The  History  of  John  Bun- 
yan.    Written  for  young  children  by  E.  G.  Sargent.    ISmo.  with  an  engrav- 
ing.   15  and  20  cents. 
The  Bedfordshire  Tinker  was  no  less  a  personage  than  John  Bunyan,  the  author 
Of  the  celebrated  Pilgrim's  Progress.     This  is  a  brief  sketch  of  his  wonderful  life, 
during  which  he  was  rescued  from  the  deepest  profligacy  and  degradation,  to  be 
made   an  eminent  minister  of  the  Gospel,  and  one  of  the  most  famous  among 
authors. 

S    361.  Plain  Thoughts  about  Great  and  Good  Things,  for  Little  Boys 
and  Girls.    By  the  Rev.  William  S.  Plumer,  D.  B.    18mo.  with  an  engraving. 
20  and  25  cents. 
A  very  agreeable  miscellany,  into  which  the  author  has  introduced  a  great 
variety  of  subjects,  and  treated  them  in  a  familiar  and  pleasant  style. 

S    268.  Story  of  the  Samaritans.    ISmo.  with  cuts.    10  cents. 
Young  readers  of  the  Bible  often  meet  with  notices  of  the  Samaritans;  and,  in 
this  little  volume,  a  kind  friend  has  brought  all  the  particulars  of  their  history 
together,  from  which  they  can  learn  more  about  them. 

C  263.  The  African  Preacher  ;  an  authentic  narrative.    By  the  Rev. 
William  S.  White,  of  Virginia.    ISmo.  with  two  engravings.    20  and  25  cents. 

This  is  one  of  the  most  engaging  narratives  ever  published.  The  African 
Preacher  was  a  Virginia  slave,  upon  whose  mind,  without  the  aids  of  education, 
God  poured  a  celestial  light,  which  enabled  him  to  comprehend  the  great  truths 
of  the  Bible,  and  into  whose  heart  he  infused  a  holy  love  for  religion.  The  best 
educated  persons  delighted  to  listen  to  him  and  learn  wisdom  from  his  lips. 

C  364.  Cardiphonia ;  or,  the  Utterance  of  the  Ileart,  in  the  course  of  a 
real  correspondence.    By  the  Rev.  John  Newton.     With  an  Introductory 
Essay  by  David  Russell,  D.  D.    With  a  portrait.    12mo.  60     cents. 
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A  capital  Tolume,  embracing  many  of  the  instructive  letters  of  that  eminently 
good  man,  John  Newton,  in  whose  conversion  and  subsequent  history,  the  grace 
of  God  was  wonderfully  exhibited.  Cardiphonia  means  "the  utterance  of  the 
heart;"  and  such  the  book  really  is.  The  portrait  of  Mr.  Newton  is  finely  ex- 
ecuted. 

S    365.  Scripture  Lessons  in  Verse;  or,  the  Principles   of  Religion 

in  plain   and  easy  verse,  for  the  use  of  children  and   youth.     By  the   Rev. 

Philip  Doddridge,  D.  D.     Square  lGmo.  with  an  engraving.  15  cents. 

Youthful  readers,  who  are  fond  of  poetry,  and  who  can  more  readily  commit  it 

to  memory  than  prose,  will  find  here  the  great  principles  of  religion  in  plain  and 

easy  verse,  written  especially  for  them  by  the  pious  and  learned  Dr.  Doddridge. 

C  266.  The  Christian's  Daily  Walk,  in  holy  security  and  peace. 
By  the  Rev.  Henry  Scudder.  12mo.  60  cents. 
Solid  instruction  forms  the  staple  of  this  volume.  It  was  written  two  hundred 
years  ago.  and  received  the  commendation  of  such  men  as  Dr.  Owen  and  Mr.  Bax- 
ter. To  those  whose  taste  has  not  been  vitiated  by  the  light  and  frothy  literature 
■which  is  but  too  common  in  the  present  day,  the  Christian's  Daily  Walk  will 
prove  an  acceptable  companion. 

C  267.  Practical  Sermons  :  to  be  read  in  families  and  social  meetings. 

By  Archibald  Alexander,  D.D.,late  Professor  in  Princeton  Theological  Seminary. 

"With  a  portrait.  8vo.  $1.25. 
The  aged  and  venerable  Dr.  Alexander,  who  as  a  teacher  always  secured  the 
love  of  his  pupils,  and  as  a  preacher  was  always  esteemed  and  admired,  placed 
the  Christian  community  under  lasting  obligations,  by  permitting  this  choice 
selection  from  his  sermons  to  be  published.  They  are  characterized  by  simplicity, 
profound  knowledge  of  the  human  heart,  vigorous  thought,  and  sound  evangelical 
sentiment.  The  volume  is  beautifully  printed,  and  adorned  with  a  portrait  which 
has  the  merit  of  being  a  correct  likeness. 

S   36  8.  Africaner,  or  Missionary  Trials.    18mo.  10  cents. 

S    269.  Heathen  Sacrifices,  The  Hindoo  Girl  and  Little  George.    18mo. 

10  cents. 
S   370.  The  Little  Jewess,  The  Ransomed  Child,  and  Time  to  Seek  the 

Lord.    18mo.  10  cents. 
S    371.  Jejana,  Congo's    Kraal,  and  The  Little  Missionary.     18mo. 

10  cents. 
S   3  73.  The  Moravian  Missionaries,  Old  Jessie,  and  Sin  Found  Out. 

ISmo  10  cents. 
S   3  73.  Mr.  Moffat    and    the    Bechnanas,  and  The  Little   Hindoo 

Baby.     ISmo.  10  cents. 
S    374r.  The  Terror  by  Night,  I  Want  a  Hymn  Book,  The  Missionary 

Rabbits,  and  The  Little  Girl  and  the  llain.    ISmo.  10  cents. 
S    3  75.  The  Bechnana  Girl,  Lessons  from  Heathen  Lands,  and  Christ 

our  Intercessor.    18ino.  10  cents. 
S    3  76.  The  Pilgrim  Boy  of  Monghyr,  The  Child  Bitten  by  a  Mad 

Dog,  The  Orphan  Girl,  and  Who  is  it  ?     ISmo.  10  cents. 
S   277.  History  of  Mary  and  Iiiicy  Gutzlaff,  and  Blind  Cecilia.  ISmo. 

10  cents. 

S   27  8.  Scenes  in  the  New  Hebrides,  and  Shesh  Achurjya.  ISmo.  15  cents. 

In  these  eleven  little  and  very  tastefully  got  up  volumes,  juvenile  readers  will 

find  authentic  narratives  of  a  very  engaging  kind.    Each  volume  contains  one  or 

two  engravings,  and  we  can  promise  the  young  reader  that  ho  will  be  highly 

pleased  with  the  matter  and  the  pictorial  embellishments. 

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C  879.  Pious  Meditations  and  Devout  Breathings.     By  the  Rev.  Joseph 

Hull,  D.  D.,  Bishop  of  Norwich.  lSmo.  25  and  30  ceuts. 
Bishop  Hall  was  a  great  and  good  man.  who  left  behind  voluminous  writings. 
The  selections  in  this  book  are  made  from  his  devotional  writings,  and  the  style  is 
only  so  (ax  changed  as  to  make  it  intelligible  in  modern  times.  The  thoughts  are 
Btriking,  and  bear  evidence  that  be  was  a  man  who  conversed  much  with  God  and 
his  own  heart,  and  whose  knowledge  of  the  Holy  Scriptures  was  profound. 

S    380.  The  Shepherd  Boy  of  Bethlehem,  "William  and  his  Dog,  Profane 
Swearing,  and  The  Sailor  Boys  of  Eimeo.    ISmo.  10  cents. 

S   881.  The  Story  of  William    Tyndale,  My  own  Bible,  and  The  Un- 
grateful Child.    18mo.  10  cents. 
This  is  a  continuation  of  the  Africaner  series  of  juvenile  books.    Each  volume 
has  a  beautiful  wood-cut. 

C  388.  The  Spiritual  Garden,  or  Traits  of  Christian  Character  De- 
lineated. 18mo.  with  a  handsome  wood-cut.  25  and  30  cents. 
This  volume  is  composed  of  a  number  of  valuable  Tracts  by  the  Rev.  James 
Hamilton,  the  Rev.  H.  P.  Burder,  and  the  Rev.  R.  M.  McCheyne.  It  comprises  the 
Tine,  the  Cedar,  the  Palm,  the  Olive,  the  Church  in  the  House,  the  Government 
of  the  Thoughts,  the  Government  of  the  Tongue,  Remember  Eli,  or  a  Solemn  Call 
to  Parents,  and  a  Pastor's  Inquiries;  all  interesting,  practical,  and  instructive. 
Here  is  a  Garden  containing  trees,  "good  for  food,  and  pleasant  to  the  eyes,  and  to 
he  desired  to  make  one  wise." 

C  8  83.  Bethany,  or  the  Sickness,  Death,  and  Resurrection  of  Lazarus,  by 

the  Rev.  R.  M.  McCheyne.  18mo.  with  two  engravings.  15  and  20  cents. 
This  like  everything  else  from  McChcyne's  pen,  breathes  a  sweet  spirit  of  gentle, 
humble  piety.  We  have  not  here  the  bold  and  manly  logic  of  Paul,  nor  the  ardent 
and  sometimes  impetuous  fervour  of  Peter;  but  we  have  a  tender,  confiding  John, 
pouring  out  in  unaffected  terms  his  love  for  the  Master  on  whose  bosom  he  leans, 
and  his  yearnings  of  heart  that  all  should  love  such  a  Master,  and  that  loving 
him  they  should  love  one  another.  All  who  are  familiar  with  the  writings  of  this 
youthful  messenger  of  God,  may  readily  imagine  how  he  would  deport  himst*f 
when  in  company  with  Jesus,  Mary  and  Martha,  at  the  tomb  of  Lazarus. 

C  384:.  The  Redeemer's  Legacy,  or  Peace  from  the  Saviour's  Hands 

and  Side.  By  the  Rev.  W.  J.  McCord.  ISmo.  15  and  20  cents. 
This  volume  is  highly  practical  and  suggestive.  The  writer's  aim  is  to  remove 
the  darkness  and  doubts  with  which  the  minds  of  many  sincere  Christians  are  dis- 
turbed, and  to  administer  to  all  such  that  peace  which  the  Redeemer  has  left  as  a 
legacy  to  his  faithful  followers.  It  is  ri*-h  in  themes  of  consolation  and  encourage- 
ment to  God's  afflicted,  tempest-tossed  people. 

C  385.  The    Anxious    Inquirer   after    Salvation  directed  and 

encouraged.  By  John  Angell  James.  ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 
A  work,  the  merit  of  which  has  been  well  attested.  It  has  gone  through  vari- 
ous editions,  and  has  been  singularly  useful  to  those  whose  attention  has  been 
awakened  to  the  great  concern  of  salvation.  We  cordially  commend  it  to  the  anx- 
ious inquirer,  in  connection  with  another  book  of  similar  character  found  on  this 
catalogue,  viz. :  Henry's  Anxious  Inquirer.  (Xo.  12.) 

C  386.  Prize  Essays  on  the  Temporal  Advantages  of  the 
Sahhath,   considered   in   relation   to    the   Working  Classes.      Containing 
Heaven's  Antidote  to  the  Curse  of  Labour,  by  John  Allan  Quinton, 
Journeyman  Printer;  The  Torch  of  Time,  by  David  Farquhar,  Ma- 
chinist; and  The  Pearl  of  Days,  by  a  Labourer's  Daughter.     12mo. 
with  nine  beautiful  engravings.  50  cents. 
The  importance  of  the   subject,  the  peculiarity  of  the  authorship,  the  style  of 
Jmblication,  and  the  cheapness  of  the.  volume,  render  this  one  of  the  most  attrac- 
tive books  ever  published  by  the  Board. 

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S  287.  A  Bible  Dictionary,  adapted  for  the  use  of  Bible  Classes,  Sab- 
bath Schools,  and  Families.  12mo.  50  aud  55  cents. 
A  work  of  this  kind,  which  should  contain  all  that  is  needed  to  illustrate  Bibli- 
cal Geography,  History,  Biography,  and  Antiquities,  and  at  the  same  time  exhibit 
the  doctrines  of  the  Bible  as  laid  down  in  our  standards,  has  long  been  a  desidera- 
tum in  our  church.  It  is  hoped  that  this  attempt  to  supply  the  want,  which  is 
the  fruit  of  much  study  aud  labour,  will  prove  generally  acceptable,  and  highly 
useful  to  parents  and  children,  teachers  and  pupils.  It  has  been  brought  up  to 
the  present  stage  of  geographical  and  archaeological  discoveries,  a  large  amount  of 
information  is  imparted  in  a  very  few  words — all  extraneous  and  irrelevant  mat- 
ter being  omitted,  and  instead  of  the  unseemly  and  unartistic  wood-cuts,  with 
which  many  of  the  Bible  Dictionaries  are  disfigured,  this  work  is  enriched  with  a 
set  of  maps,  with  coloured  tracings,  in  the  best  style  of  steel  engraving.  No  family 
should  be  without  such  an  aid  for  understanding  the  meaning  of  the  Scriptures. 
To  the  Sabbath-school  Library  it  will  be  an  invaluable  addition. 

C  28  8.  An  Affectionate  Address  to  Mothers.    By  the  Rev.  Daniel 

Baker,  D.  D.,  of  Texas.    18mo.  10  cents. 
A  most  important  subject  is  here  presented,  in  a  form  which  cannot  fail  to  in* 
terest  and  profit  those  to  whom  it  is  addressed. 

C  389.  The  Christian  Philosopher  Triumphing  over 
Death ;  or,  A  Narrative  of  the  Closing  Scenes  of  the  Life  of  William  Gor- 
don, M.  D.,  F.  L.  S.,  of  Kingston-upon-Hull.  By  Newman  Hall,  B.  A.,  with  a 
lithographed  likeness.  To  which  is  added,  A  Memoir  of  Dr.  John  D.  Godman, 
by  Dr.  Thomas  Sewall,  12mo.  50  cents. 

The  former  part  of  this  volume  is  a  reprint  from  the  Sixth  English  edition.  It 
exhibits  one  of  the  most  remarkable  dying  scenes  of  a  Christian  which  we  have 
ever  read.  "  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife"  which  so  often  characterize 
the  closing  scenes,  even  of  the  believer,  were  strangers  to  the  death-bed  of  Dr.  Gor- 
don, while  peace,  joy,  and  triumph  through  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  marked  his 
chamber  as  the  "robing-room  of  heaven." 

The  Memoir  of  Dr.  Godman,  which  is  appended  to  this  edition,  is  scarcely  less 
interesting,  though  better  known,  having  been  published  as  a  Tract  by  the  Ameri- 
can Tract  Society. 

S  290.  My  Own  Book,  or  select  Narratives  and  Instructions  suitable  for 
Youth,  square  16mo.  with  many  engravings.  30  and  35  cents. 
An  attractive  volume,  full  of  entertainment  for  the  young.  It  is  dedicated  to 
bis  "own  dear  children"  by  the  compiler,  an  affectionate  father,  who  devoted 
some  midnight  hours  to  compiling  it  for  their  instruction  and  amusement.  The 
variety  of  interesting  incidents,  and  the  handsome  illustrations,  make  it  appro- 
priate as  a  gift  book  for  children. 

C  291.  Memoir  of  Mrs.  Agnes  Andrew,  of  Paisley,  illustrative  of 
the  Triumphs  of  Faith  in  Humble  Life.    By  the  Rev.  Peter  Mearns,  Cold- 
stream.   18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 
A  simple  and  touching  portraiture  of  pious  poverty,  struggling  on  in  the  midst 
of  the   most  adverse  circumstances,   and  under  the  weight  of  heavy  afflictions. 
Professing  Christians,  in  all  conditions  of  life,  may  read  with  great  profit  such 
annals  of  the  poor. 

C  392.  The    Bruised    Reed    and  Smoking  Flax:   to  which  is 

added  a  Description  of  Christ.     By  Richard  Sibbes,  D.  D.    ISmo.  30  and  35 

cents. 

This  is  a  flagon  of  old  wine,  that  has  lost  nothing  in  the  keeping.    It  is  an  elabo 

rate  exposition,  after  the  old  Puritan  method,  of  Matt.  xii.  20,  in  which  the  infir 

mities  and  frailties  of  Christians  are  described  under  the  image  of  the  bruised  reed 

and  smoking  flax,  and  the  tenderness  of  Christ  in  dealing  with  these  weaknesses 

very  touchingly  and  beautifully  set  forth.     Baxter  mentions  this  treatise  as  ono 

that  contributed  very  greatly  to  lead  him  to  Christ. 

C  293.  Moriah,  or  Sketches  of  the  Sacred  Rites  of  Ancient  IsraeL  By  the 
Rev.  Robert  W.  Fraser,  M.  A.    12mo.  with  two  engravings.  60  cents. 

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This  work  is  admirably  adapted  to  extend  a  knowledge  of  the  Levitical  institu- 
tions, and  to  excite  a  deeper  interest  in  reading  the  Old  Testament.  In  a  very 
graphic  and  popular  style  the  author  has  described  the  ritual  of  the  Old  Testament, 
whilst  its  spiritual  meaning  is  brought  out,  the  typology  is  interpreted,  and  a  most 
interesting  representation  of  evangelical  truth  is  exhibited  in  an  earnest  and  heart- 
stirring  manner. 

C  294.  The  Three  Last  Tilings,  or  Death,  Judgment,  and  Eternity, 
by  the  Rev.  John  Hambleton,  M.  A.    ISnio.  20  and  25  cents. 

This  is  a  solemn  and  earnest  presentation  of  those  august  themes,  Death,  Judg- 
ment, and  Eternity,  called  by  the  old  divines  novissima — "last  things."  They  aro 
handled  in  a  manner  calculated  to  make  a  deep  and  permanent  impression  on  the 
mind  of  the  reader. 

C  395.  Light   and  Support  for   the   Dark  Valley.     18mo.  15 

cents. 
This  is  a  little  hand-lamp  for  a  pilgrim  -who  expects  to  go  down  into  the  dark 
and  lonely  valley  that  lies  before  him,  and  our  highest  praise  of  it  is  to  say,  that 
the  light  by  which  it  gilds  that  gloomy  gorge,  is  a  light  borrowed  from  the  gospel. 
This  is  faithfully  and  earnestly  presented  as  a  light  to  our  feet  and  a  lamp  to  our 
path,  not  only  in  life,  but  in  death. 

S    396.  The   Ragged  Scholars,  Perils  in  the  Desert,  and  the  Avenger 

Stayed.    18mo.  with  an  engraving.  10  cents. 
A  pleasant  little  volume,  containing  three  interesting  narratives  calculated  to 
please  and  profit  youthful  readers. 

S    297.  A  Visit  to  the  Holy  Land,  the  Young  Jewess,  the  Red  Ber- 
ries, and  the  Twins.    ISmo.  with  several  engravings.  10  cents. 
Several  charming  little  narratives,  suited  to  engage  the  attention  and  improve 
the  minds  of  the  young. 

C  298.  Lessons  of  Life  and  Death,  a  Memorial  of  Sarah  Ball,  who 
died  in  her  18th  year.    By  Elizabeth  Ritchie.    ISnio.  20  and  25  cents. 

This  is  a  graceful  and  touching  tribute  to  a  very  lovely  character.  She  was  an 
English  girl,  who  manifested  perhaps  a  precocious  development  of  both  mind  and 
heart,  and.  like  such  rare  and  exotic  growths,  was  early  transplanted  to  heaven. 
The  book  describes  her  childhood,  her  conversion,  her  spiritual  conflicts,  her  in- 
tellectual and  Christian  character,  and  the  triumphant  exercises  of  her  dying 
hours. 

M  299.  The  Life  of  Ashhel  Green,  V.  D.  M.,  begun  to  be  written 
by  himself  in  his  82d  year,  and  continued  to  his  81th.  Prepared  for  the  press 
by  the  author's  request,  by  Joseph  H.  Jones,  D.  D.,  pastor  of  the  6th  Presby- 
terian church,  Philadelphia.     8vo.  with  a  portrait.  $1.35. 

No  minister  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  has  ever  been  for  so  long  a  time  and  so 
extensively  related  to  her  history  as  the  subject  of  this  memoir.  Many  of  the 
events  familiarly  detailed  in  this  autobiography  are  connected  with  the  most  im- 
portant periods  in  the  existence  of  the  country  and  the  Church.  No  minister's 
library  should  be  without  this  volume,  and  the  low  price  at  which  it  is  offered  places 
it  within  the  reach  of  all. 

M300.  The  Canon  of  the  Old  and  New  Testament  ascer- 
tained ;  or  the  Bible  complete  without  the  Apocrypha  and  unwritten  Tra- 
ditions. By  Archibald  Alexander,  D.  D.  A  new  edition  revised  for  the  Pres- 
byterian Board  of  Publication.     12mo.  70  cents. 

This  admirable  summary,  so  long  and  most  favourably  known,  both  in  Europe 
and  America,  has  become  the  property  of  the  Board  of  Publication.  So  excellent 
a  standard  book  is  regarded  as  quite  art  acquisition  to  the  catalogue.  Several  valu- 
able additions  have  been  made  in  this  edition. 

S  301.  The  Brazen  Serpent,  or  Faith  in  Christ  Illustrated.  By  J.  IL 
Jones,  D.  D.     o2mo.  5,  10,  and  15  cents. 

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Although  this  book  was  written  for  children,  it  may  he  perused  with  profit  by 
all.  It  exhibits  in  a  plain,  but  very  striking  manner  the  plan  of  salvation,  and 
contains  more  doctrinal  and  practical  Christianity  than  is  to  be  found  in  some 
ponderous  tomes. 

S    303.  Sarah  Lee  and  Susan  Grey.    32mo.  3  cents. 
This  is  a  book  for  children  in  ballad  verse,  intended  to  illustrate  the  nature  of 
real  conviction  for  sin  by  a  simple  and  touching  narrative. 
S    303.  Sermons  to  Young  Children.    32mo.  5, 10,  and  15  cents. 

"We  have  here  a  neat  little  volume  of  ten  sermons,  averaging  less  than  eight 
small  pages  each.  The  style  is  sufficiently  simple  to  suit  the  comprehension  of 
young  children,  and  at  the  same  time  is  free  from  the  "  baby-talk"  so  often  resorted 
to  by* those  who  attempt  to  make  such  books,  and  which  is  just  as  offensive  to 
sensible  children  as  to  sensible  older  persons. 

C  304.  Considerations  for  Days  of  Adversity.  32mo.  5, 10  and 
15  cents. 
The  author  of  this  excellent  little  book  has  well  fulfilled  the  precept,  "  Remem- 
ber them  that  are  in  adversity."     These  "  Considerations"  will  be  found  season- 
able, and  highly  consolatory  to  afflicted  souls. 

C  305.  Iietters  to  the  Right  Rev.  John  Hughes,  Roman  Catholic  Bishop  of 
New  York,  by  «  Kirwan."    18mo.    Three  parts  in  one.  35  and  40  cents. 

These  letters  have  been  translated  into  French,  Spanish,  Italian,  German  and 
Tamul ;  and  are  perhaps  doing  as  much  service  as  any  other  such  instrumentality 
in  preparing  the  way  for  the  spread  of  Protestantism.  Few  works  on  this  great 
controversy  are  better  adapted  for  popular  effect  than  these  terse,  Junius-like  let- 
ters of  "  Kirwan,"  (Rev.  N.  Murray,  D.  D.) 

S    306.  Pictorial  First  Book  for  little  Boys  and  Girls.    Square  16mo. 

25  cents. 
This  is  a  choice  little  book  for  children  who  are  just  being  initiated  into  the  mys- 
teries of  spelling.  The  lessons  are  well  selected  and  arranged,  and  the  illustra- 
tions are  very  beautifully  executed.  It  will  be  a  most  acceptable  offering  to  the 
children  of  the  Church,  and  it  is  hoped  may  have  a  happy  influence  in  interesting 
them  in  other  publications  of  their  own  Board. 

S    307.  Still  Happy  in  Jesus,  or  the  Dying  Hours  of  Emily  F , 

a  Kelso  Sabbath  scholar,  aged  14.     By  Jane  Catharine .  ISmo.  10  cents. 

This  i3  a  record  of  the  dying  experience  of  a  Sabbath  scholar,  and  is  full  of  the 
breathings  of  youthful  piety. 

S    308.  The  L.al>oxirer's  Daughter,  or  Religious  Training 
in  Humble  Life.     An  autobiographical  sketch.    By  the  author  of  the 
"  Pearl  of  Days."     ISmo.  10  cents. 
A  beautiful  sketch  of  domestic  piety  that  should  be  widely  circulated.    It  ex- 
hibits the  advantages  of  religious  training  in  humble  life,  showing  at  the  same 
time  what  humble  piety  may  do  to  promote  the  glory  of  God  and  the  good  of 
fallen  man.  (See  No.  286.) 

C  309.  It  is  I,  or  the  Voice  of  Jesus  in  the  Storm.    By  Newman  Hall,  B.  A. 
32mo.  10  and  15  cents. 
A  little  volume  rich  in  consolation  for  afflicted,  tempest-tossed  souls.    It  is  by 
the  author  of  "  The  Christian  Philosopher  triumphing  over  Death."  (See  No.  289.) 

C   310.  Come  to  Jesus.     By  Newman  Hall,  B.  A.     32mo.  10  and  15  cents. 
An  earnest  and  affectionate  enforcement  of  the  gracious  invitations  of  the  gos- 
pel, to  those  who  are  oppressed  with  a  burden  of  sin  and  sorrow. 

C  311.  The  L.ife  of  Col.  James  Gardiner,  who  was  slain  at  the 
battle  of  Prestonpans,  September  21,  1745.    By  P.  Doddridge,  D.  D.    18mou 
with  a  beautiful  portrait.  25  and  30  cents. 
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This  intensely  engaging  memoir,  comprising  the  remarkable  conversion, 
consistent  Christian  character,  and  melancholy  death  of  a  brave  soldier,  is  so  well 
known  ax  to  need  no  recommendation.  The  public  will  be  pleased  to  learn  that  a 
new  edition,  with  a  fine  portrait,  is  now  accessible. 

M  312.  A  Collection  of  tlie  Acts,  Deliverances,  and  Tes- 
timonies, of  the  Supreme  Judicatory  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  from 
its  Origin  in  America,  to  the  present  time,  with  Notes  and  Documents 
explanatory  and  historical:  constituting  a  complete  illustration  of  her  polity, 
faith,  and  history.  By  the  Kev.  Samuel  J.  Baird-  8vo.  pp.  xxii,  and  856.  Trice 
$3.50. 
This  work  contains  a  full   exhibition   of  all  that   the  Church  has,  either  by 

precedent  or  act  decided,  upon  the  principles  other  faith  and  order,  and  the  rules 

of  her  discipline  ;  the  whole  condensed  to  the  smallest  possible  dimensions.     No 

minister  or  session  should  be  without  it. 

S    313.  The  Works    of  Creation    Illustrated.    With  many  en- 
gravings, square  16ino.  70  and  75  cents. 
Here  is  the  blending  of  natural  science  and  religious  truth,  in  a  way  that  is 
eminently  fitted  to  enkindle  in  the  youthful  mind  the  spirit  of  devotion.     The 
illustrations,  which  are  exceedingly  well  done,  are  not  only  grateful  for  the  eye  to 
behold,  but  useful  for  the  mind  to  contemplate. 

C  314.  Green  Pastures,  or  Daily  Food  for  the  Lord's  Flock.    By  the  Rev 

James  Smith.    32mo.  25  cents. 
C  315.  Still  Waters,  or  Refreshment  for  the  Saviour's  Flock  at  eventide. 
By  the  Rev.  James  Smith.     32mo.  25  cents. 
These  two  little  diamond  volumes  contain  a  text,  a  verse  of  a  hymn,  and  a  brief 
remark,  for  the  morning  and  evening  of  every  day  in  the  year.    They  are  literally 
spiritual  crumbs. 

S    316.  Ears  of  tlie  Spiritual  Harvest,  or  Narratives  of  the  Chris- 
tian Life.     12mo.  with  two  beautiful  engravings.  45  cents. 
A  series  of  interesting  and  affecting  narratives,  which  exhibit  the  lights  and 
shades  of  Christian  character  in  the  various  walks  of  life. 

S    317.  My  Father's  Crod,  a  testimony  for  Religion,  addressed  especially 
to  the  children  of  pious  parents.     ISmo.  15  and  20  cents. 
This  book  is  full  of  kind  instruction  to  youth  who  have  been  piously  trained, 
but  whose  steps  have  gone  aside  from  the  commandments.     We  commend  its  pe- 
rusal to  all  such,  and  especially  to  those  who,  like  the  prodigal  son,  have  strayed 
far  from  their  father's  house. 

C  318.  Universalism  False  and  Unscriptural ;  an  Essay  on  the 

Duration  and  Intensity  of  Future  Punishment.  By  A.  Alexander,  D.  D.  18mo. 

20  and  25  cents. 

An  admirable  little  work,  from  the  pen  of  one  of  the  most  esteemed  fathers  in 

the  Presbyterian  Church,  which  should  be  put  into  the  hands  of  the  young  as  an 

antidote  to  that  poisonous  error  which  holds  out  the  lure  that  men  may  partake 

of  the  pleasures  of  sin  without  fear  of  punishment.    It  is  at  once  a  brief  and 

conclusive  argument  on  the  subject. 

S    319.  Tlie  Cripple— the  Mountain  in  the  Plain— and  To  a  Boy  anxious 

about  his  Soul.    With  an  engraving.    ISmo.  10  cents. 
This  little  volume  contains  a  touching  narrative  of  an  afflicted  youth,  seeking 
an  interest  in  Christ.     Also  an  allegory,  entitled  "The  Mountain  in  the  Plain," 
by  the  Kev.  James  Hamilton;  and  a  letter  by  the  Rev.  R.  M.  McCheyne,  "  To  a  boy 
anxious  about  his  soul." 

C  320.  Confessions  of  a  Convert  from  Baptism  in  Water,  to  Baptism 
with  Water.     ISmo.  2o  and  30  cents. 
This  is  a  small  but  exceedingly  interesting  work  by  one,  who  having  been  reared 
under  Baptist  iullucnces,  undertakes,  having  himself  discovered  the  truth,  to  ex- 

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pose  the  bigotry,  ignorance,  sophistry,  and  narrow-mindedness  of  certain  classes 
of  that  persuasion.  The  work  is  small  and  adapted  to  common  readers,  and  por- 
trays an  accumulation  of  facts,  that  cannot  fail  to  exert  a  healthful  influence  in 
correcting  evils  and  errors  which  are  prominent,  spreading,  and  destructive  of 
much  good. 

M321.  Biographical  Sketches  of  the  Founder  and  principal  Alumni 
of  the  Log  College,  together  with  an  account  of  the  Revivals  of  Religion 
under  their  ministry.  Collected  and  edited  by  Archibald  Alexander,  D.  D.  12mo. 
55  cents. 
This  volume  contains  narratives  of  the  times,  and  the  men  who  were  connected 
with  the  early  history  of  Pre^yterianisni  in  New  Jersey.     The  work  is  popularly 
known  as  the  "  Log  College"— deriving  its  title  from  Mr.  Tennent's  School  at  Ne- 
shaminy,  at  which  most  of  the  ear  her  members  of  the  Presbytery  of  New  Bruns- 
wick were  educated. 

C  323.  The  Converted  Unitarian,  a  short  Memoir  of  E E , 

a  patient  sufferer,  who  entered  into  rest,  August  13, 1825.    ISmo.  20  and  25 
cents. 
This  is  a  short  memoir  of  E.  E.,  who,  in  the  furnace"  of  affliction,  was  brought 
to  see  her  sandy  foundation  as  a  Unitarian,  and  to  lay  hold  of  Christ  as  freely  of- 
fered in  the  gospel.     The  work  is  instructive  and  interesting  to  all,  and  peculiarly 
adapted  to  correct  the  error  into  which  the  subject  of  the  memoir  had  fallen. 

S    333.  Pictorial  Scenes  and  Incidents,  Illustrative  of  Christian 

Missions.     Square  16mo.  with  thirteen  beautiful  wood  engravings.  30  and  40 

cents. 

This  cannot  fail  to  be  a  very  attractive  book  to  the  young;  while  it  is  calculated 

to  excite  in  them  gratitude  for  their  privileges,  aud  sympathy  for  the  deluded  and 

depraved  heathen. 

S    321.  The  Child's  Poetical  Keepsake.    Square  16mo.  with  su- 
perior engravings.  45  cents. 
The  wood-cuts  of -this  volume  are  exquisitely  delicate  and  beautiful.    The  poetry 
is  wry  well  selected  for  the  class  of  readers  for  whom  it  is  designed.     This  volume 
will  probably  be  a  favourite  gift-book  for  all  holidays  for  some  time  to  come. 

S    325.  Early   Religions    History    of  John    Barr,    written  by 
himself,  and  left  as  a  legacy  to  his  grandchildren.    To  which  is  added  a  sketch 
of  his  character  by  a  grandson.    ISmo.  15  and  20  cents. 
The  subject  of  this  autobiography  was  one  of  that  numerous  class  of  American 
Presbyterians  whose  lineage  is  to  he  traced  to  the  north  of  Ireland.     The  narra- 
tive is  a  simple  statement  of  his  Christian  experience,  aud  of  God's  dealings  with 
him  in  the  earlier  part  of  his  life.     Mr.  Barr  was  a  pious  and  intelligent  North 
Carolina  farmer. 

S    326.  The    Flower    Transplanted,     The  Blind    Boy,  and    Little 
George.    32mo.  with  an  engraving.  5,  10  and  15  cents. 
Sweet  memorials  of  infant  piety,  peculiarly  attractive  to  youthful  readers,  and 
gratifying  .to  the  advanced  Christian,  as  exhibiting  the  tender  care  of  the  Good 
Shepherd  for  the  lambs  of  the  flock. 

S    327.  The   Short   Prayer  and  the   Text   of  Easy  Words. 

32mo.  with  an  engraving.  5, 10  and  15  cents 
Two  interesting  narratives,  exhii  iiing  the  power  of  divine  grace,  and  the  pecu- 
liar methods  by  which  souls  are  sometimes  brought  under  its  influence. 

S    32  8.  The  Well  Watered  Plains,  or  instructive  lessons  from  the 
History  of  Lot.     By  the  Rev.  H.  N.  Brinsmade,  D.  D.    ISmo.  with  three  beau- 
tiful engravings.  15  and  20  cents. 
Here  the  striking  incidents  in  the  History  of  Lot  are  interwoven  with  judicious 
and  forcible  instructions,  calculated  to  touch  the  heart,  and  mould  the  conduct 
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both  of  young  and  old.     Much  taste  is  displayed  in  the  numerous  and  appropriate 
poetical  quotations  interspersed  through  the  book. 

M  329.  Letters  on  Clerical  Manners  and  Habits,  addressed  to 

a  Student  in  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Princeton,  N.  J.     By  Samuel  Miller, 

D.  D.    A  new  edition,  revised  by  the  author.    12mo.  with  a  portrait  of  the 

author.  65  cents. 

Every  candidate  for  the  ministry,  and  every  minister  of  the  gospel,  of  whatever 

denomination,  should  read  carefully,  and  ponder  seriously,  the  lessons  of  wisdom 

contained  in  this  volume.     Those  who  had  the  happiness  to  enjoy  the  instructions 

or  the  familiarity  of  the  venerable  author,  know  that  his  own  mind  and  manners 

furnished  the  model  which  he  has  here  so  forcibly  and  affectionately  recommenued 

to  others. 

C  330.  Letters  to  the  Aged.    By  A.  Alexander,  D. D.     18mo.  15  and 

20  sents. 
S    331.  Counsels  of  the  Aged  to  the  Young.    By  A.  Alexander, 

D.  D.  18mo.  15  and  20  cents. 
These  two  volumes  are  extracted  from  Dr.  Alexander's  work  on  "  Religious  Ex 
perience,"  (No.  74,)  so  well  known  and  highly  valued,  both  in  this  country  and  in 
Great  Britain.  They  are  full  of  instruction,  and  are  beautiful  specimens  of  the 
earnest  and  affectionate  spirit,  and  of  the  clear,  simple,  and  attractive  style  of  the 
venerated  author. 

C  332.  An  Earnest  Search  for  Trnth,  in  a  series  of  Letters  from 

a  Son  to  his  Father.    By  the  Rev.  S.  A.  Lowry,    18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 
The  author  was  once  in  the  ministry  of  the  Cumberland  Presbyterian  Church, 
who  have  adopted  a  system  of  doctrines  which  professes  to  hold  a  middle  ground 
between  Calvinism  and  Arminianism.     He  here  gives  his  reasons  for  adopting,  in 
full,  the  system  of  doctrines  contained  in  our  Confession  of  Faith. 

It  is  we'll  worthy  of  perusal  by  those  who  have  doubts  as  to  the  scriptural  char- 
acter of  those  doctrines  which  ignorance  and  prejudice  brand  "as  the  horrible 
dogmas  of  Calvinism." 

C  333.  An  Affectionate   Address  to   Fathers.     By  the  Rev.  D 
Baker,  D.D.,  of  Texas.     18mo.  10  cents. 
Plain  truths  earnestly  enforced — an  excellent  counterpart  to  the  "  Address  to 
Mothers,"  No.  2S8. 

S    334.  The  Youth's   Gleaner,  or  ripe  fruits  of  Piety,  gathered  an* 

garnered  for  the  Board  of  Publication.     ISmo.  with  two  wood  engravings.  30 

and  35  cents. 

This  is  one  of  the  most  interesting  miscellanies  that  the  Board  has  published.    It 

consists  chiefly  of  sketches  of  character,  religious  and  irreligious,  from  the  highest 

rank  in  life  to  the  lowest.    It  caunot  fail  to  give  pleasure,  and  at  the  same  time 

aiford  profit,  to  readers  both  young  and  old. 

S    335.  The  Eastern  Traveller,  or  descriptions  of  places  and  customs 
mentioned  in  the  Bible.     By  John  Macgrcgor,  M.  A.    ISmo.  with  several  en- 
gravings. 15  and  20  cents. 
We  know  no  book  of  the  size  that  contains  so  many  passages  of  Scripture  illus- 
trated in  a  familiar  maimer  by  references  to  what  travellers  observe  at  the  present 
day  in  the  East. 

C  33G.  Letters  from  a  Father  to  his    Sons  in   College.    By 

Samuel  Miller,  D.  D.,  with  a  portrait.     12mo.  GO  cents. 
These  letters  contain  just  such  counsels,  warnings  and  instructions  as  a  pious 
and  prudent  parent  would  wish  to  put  into  the  hands  of  a  son  at  the  most  critical 
period  of  his  life. 

S  337.  The  Youth's  Visitor.  Selections  in  Prose  and  Terse,  chiefly 
from  the  "Sabbath  School  Visitor."  Square  lCmo.  with  engravings. 40  and 
45  cunts. 

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S   33  8.  Bible  Rhymes,  or  Sketches  of  Scripture  nistory  in  Terse.    Se- 
lected and  arranged  for  the  Presbyterian  Board  of  Publication.    ISnio.  with 
numerous  engravings.  25  and  30  cents. 
This  volume  contains  ninety-seven  pieces  of  poetry  on  Scripture  facts,  from  the 
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Scripture  doctrines  in  verse. 
S    339.  The  Bible— the  Book  of  the  Lord,  or  the  divine  Authority  of  the 
Sacred  Scriptures,  addressed  especially  to  the  Young.     ISmo.  with  an  engrav- 
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This  is  a  small,  but  most  valuable  publication,  which  ought  to  be  found  in  every 
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titles  of  the  chapters: — I.  The  Bible  shown  to  be  useful.     II.  The  instruction  of 
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Bible. 
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diminished  interest. 

C  342.  Patience.  By  James  W.  Alexander.  18mo.  10  cents. 
This  excellent  little  book  was  originally  written  as  a  pastoral  gift  to  an  esteemed 
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act  as  a  cordial  to  a  wounded  spirit. 

C  343.  A  Manual  on  the  Christian   Sabbath,  by  John  Holmes 
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25  and  30  cents. 
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that  the  temporal  as  well  as  the  spiritual  welfare  of  our  country  is  intimately  con- 
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bath.   3.  Change  of  day.    4.  Utility  of  the  Sabbath.    5.  The  duties  of  the  Sab- 
bath. 
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affliction,  and  came  out  a  bright  scholar,  qualified  to  teach  others  the  way  of  the 
Lord  in  truth.    This  little  book  is  rich  in  Christian  experience  and  real  heart-re- 
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An  attractive  little  book  for  the  young,  in  the  Bunyan  style. 
S    346.  The  AVaterloo  Soldier  :  or  the  Early  Life  and  Closing  Days  of 
Farquhar  Mackay.     By  Colin  A.  Mackenzie.    With  an  Introduction  bj  the 
Rev.  W.  M.  Hetherington,  LL.  D.    ISmo.  20  and  25  cents. 

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This  is  a  memoir  of  a  Highland  soldier,  the  vicissitudes  of  whose  life  displayed, 
for  a  period,  the  malignity  of  sin,  and  ultimately  the  triumph  of  grace,  both  in 
himself,  and  through  his  instrumentality  iu  many  others. 

S     347.  The  Infant  Reader,  or  Easy  Lessons  in  Reading  for  little  Boys 
and  Girls.    Square  l6mo.  30  and  :'>;")  cents. 
An  admirable  help  to  parents  and  teachers  in  instructing  their  infant  charge. 
S     348.  The   Forest  Flower,  or  a  Memorial  of  Daniel  McKillican,  who 
died  iu  the  14th  year  of  his  age;  by  the  Kev.  J.  Drummond.    lSuio.  15  and 
20  cents. 
We  have  here  a  simple,  engaging  and  instructive  exhibition  of  grace  in  convinc- 
ing of  sin.  working  faith,  promoting  activity  in  doing  good,  and  taking  away  the 
6ting  of  death. 

S  349.  My  Own  Hymn  Book.  Illustrated  with  fourteen  engraviD^s. 
Square  lGmo.  25  aud  30  cents. 
The  hymns  are  numerous,  well  chosen,  and  simple.  The  merest  child  can  ap* 
preciate  them.  The  wood-cuts  are  the  very  best  of  the  class,  and  will  please  the 
eye  of  even  practised  judges  iu  such  matters.  It  deserves,  and  will  no  doubt  re- 
ceive, a  wide  circulation. 

C     35  0.  Baker  on  Baptism,  A  Plain  and  Scriptural  Tiew  of  Baptism. 
By  the  Kev.  Daniel  Baker,  D.  D.,  of  Texas.    18mo.  20  and  25  cents. 
This  little  volume  cannot  but  be  popular,  especially  in  the  South  and  South- 
west, where  Dr.  Baker's  evangelical  labours  have  been  so  much  blessed.    It  fully 
answers  to  its  title — it  is  plain  and  scriptural. 

C     351.  The  Grace  of  Christ,  or  Sinners  Saved  by  Unmerited  Kindness. 

By  William  S.  Plumer,  D.  D.    Written  for  the  Board  of  Publication.    12mo. 

75  cents. 
This  work  is  of  a  practical,  not  a  polemic  character,  designed  not  for  the  few, 
but  for  the  masses.    Its  chief  object  is  to  lead  men  to  the  foot  of  the  cross,  and  en- 
courage them  to  make  Christ  all  and  in  all. 

S     352.  The  Children  of  the  Bihle.    Square  16mo.  20  and  25  cents. 
Containing  pleasing  accounts  of  Moses,  Samuel,  Josiah,  Timothy,  and  others, 
more  profitable,  and  not  less  attractive,  than  fictitious  narratives. 

C     35  3.  Letters  to  a  recent  Convert.    By  a  Pastor.    ISmo.  15  and 
20  cents. 
Containing  seasonable  cautions  and  counsels  to  a  young  Christian,  on  several 
important  points  of  Christian  character. 

C     354.  The  Right  and  Left-hand  Blessings  of  God.  Designed 

as  a  Cure  of  Covetousness.    By  the  Kev.  N.  West,  D.  D.   ISmo.  15  and  20  cents. 

If  any  representation  of  duty  founded  on  the  word  of  God  is  able  to  make  the 

ehurch  bouutiful,  this  will  do  it.    It  is  plain,  practical,  and  directly  to  the  point. 

S      355.  The  Faithful  Mother's  Reward.  A  Narrative  of  the  Con- 
version and  happy  Death  of  J.  P.  B.,  who  died  in  the  10th  year  of  his  age. 
With  an  introduction,  by  the  Rev.  Charles  Hodge,  D.  D.    ISmo.  40  and  45  cents. 
This  is  acknowledged  to  be  one  of  the  most  interesting  and  instructive  memo- 
rials of  maternal  fidelity  and  3'outhful  piety  to  be  found  in  the  English  language. 

C  356.  The  "Waldenses.  Sketches  of  the  Evangelical  Christians  of  the 
Y alleys  of  Piedmont,  with  illustrative  engravings  on  wood.  12mo.  $1  00. 
This  deeply  interesting  work  has  been  compiled  for  the  Board,  chiefly  from  a 
work  entitled  "  The  Israel  of  the  Alps."  The  cost  of  the  stereotype  plates  and  the 
engravings  having  been  defrayed  by  a  generous  friend  of  the  Board,  the  work  is 
put  at  an  unusually  low  price. 

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C  357.  Remember  Lot.  By  the  Rev.  J.  C.  Ryle.  32mo.  5  and  10 cents. 
C  35  8.  Why  will  ye  Die?  An  Expostulation  with  Self-destroyers.  By 
the  Rev.  W.  J.  M'Cord.  18mo.  15  and  20  cents. 
These  two  works,  of  kindred  character,  breathe  the  earnest,  affectionate  imnpr* 
tunity  of  hearts  deeply  affected  with  a  sense  of  the  value  of  the  soul,  and  the  im- 
minent danger  of  the  impenitent. 

C     359.  Leila  Ada,  the  Jewish  Convert,  an  authentic  Memoir.    By 
Osborn  W.  Trcnery  Heighway.  Revised  by  the  Editor.  12mo.  pp.  230.  55  cents. 
With  a  portrait. 
The  history  of  a  cultivated  Jewess,  struggling  after  the  truth,  and  at  length 

finding  it  in  Jesus.     A  work  of  absorbing  interest. 

C     360.  Remains  of  Rev.  Richard  Cecil,  with  a  view  of  his  Cha- 
racter.    By  Josiah  Pratt.     18mo.    35  and  40  cents. 
A  truly  suggestive  book  for  thinkers,  and  an  excellent  summary  of  Gospel 
truths,  pleasantly  and  instructively  spoken. 

S      361.  The  Story  of  Nineveh,  its  Greatness  and  Ruins.  Square  16mo. 
15  cents. 
A  Bible  story,  with  illustrations  from  Bible  History  and  Geography,  and  Orien- 
tal Travel  and  Discovery. 

C     362.  The  Justified  Believer— his  Security,  Conflicts  and  Triumphs. 
By  W.  B.  Mackenzie,  A.  M.    12mo.    35  cents. 
A  most  excellent  summary  of  doctrinal  and  practical  truth  on  the  great  subject 
of  Justification  by  Faith,  and  a  complete  antidote  to  the  false  teachings  of  Popery 
and  Puseyism  on  this  subject. 

C      363.  Witnesses   for  Christ,  or  the  Poet,  the  Hero,  the  Statesman, 
and  the  Philosopher.     18mo.     15  cents. 
In  brief  notices  of  Cowper,  Haldane,  Wilberforce,  and  Chalmers,  with  sketches 
of  Rev.  Messrs.  Walker,  Toplady,  and  Berridge. 

S      364.  J.  H.  and  his  Nurse,  and  the  Child's  Prayer.    18mo.  pp.  36.  10 
cents. 

S      365.  History  of  Minna,  and  her  Lamb,  and  her  Doves.  ISmo.  pp.  75. 
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S      366.    Anne  Bell.    The  nated  Task.    The  Red  Berries.    The  Little  Mil- 
ler.   The  Faithful  Dog.    18mo.  pp.  108.    20  and  25  cents. 

S     367.  Peter  Thompson.     The  Dying  Sheep.    The  Bible  the  Best  Book. 
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C     368.  Memoir  of  Rev.  Joseph  W.  Barr.    By  Rev.  E.  P.  Swift. 
D.  D.     A  new  Edition.    Revised  and  adapted  to  Sabbath-schools.     18mo.  pp. 
132.    20  and  25  cents. 
Mr.  Barr  died  of  cholera,  in  1S32,  when  on  the  eve  of  embarking  as  a  Mission 

ary  to  Africa. 

S     369.  The  Blind  Man  and  Pedler.    Blind  Betsey,  or  Comfort  for 
the  Afflicted.    18mo.  pp.  72.    15  cents. 
The  above  six  books  are  a  valuable  addition  to  the_  Sabbath-school  library. 
C     370.  Letters  of  the  Madiai,  and  Tisits  to  their  Prisons.    By  the 
Misses  Senhouse.    12mo.  pp.  166,    50  cents.     Illustrated  with  coloured  por- 
traits of  Francesco  and  Rosa  Madiai. 
These  were  two  humble  and  pious  citizens  of  Florence,  husband  and  wife,  who 
•were  most  cruelly  persecuted  by  the  papal  authorities  for  the  unpardonable  crime 
of  reading  the  Bible. 

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6     3  71.  Pictorial  Second-Book.    By  Cousin  Mary.    18mo.    30  and  36 
cents. 
This  is  a  book  for  children,  containing  eleven  spirited  and  useful  sketches,  illus- 
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S  *373.  The  Boat  and  the  Drowned  Officer.    By  Charlotte  Elizabeth.  18mO. 
10  cents. 
Two  interesting  and  true  stories  for  children. 
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This  is  a  graphic  and  touching  narrative  of  one  of  the  memorable  scenes  of  In- 
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part  of  the  last  century,  abounds. 

S  374.  The  Baby,  Good  and  Bad  Luck,  The  Golden  Image,  and  the  Star. 
By  Charlotte  Elizabeth.     ISnio.     20  and  25  cents. 

S  375.  Wbite  Lies,  Little  Oaths,  and  The  Bee.  By  Charlotte  Elizabeth. 
ISmo.    15  cents. 

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Cloud,  and  The  Glow-worm.    By  Charlotte  Elizabeth.    18mo.    10  cents: 
The  above  little  books  by  the  pious  and  talented  Charlotte  Elizabeth  (Mrs.  Tonna) 
will  not  fail  to  please  and  profit  juvenile  readers. 

C     37  7.  Dorcas:  a  Model  Female  Portrait,  selected  from  the  writings  of 
Cox  and  Jay.     ISmo.    20  and  25  cents. 
A  most  timely  and  judicions  work.    It  is  really  a  "  Plea  for  Charity"  on  Christ- 
ian principle ;  and  we  trust  it  may  find  a  wide'  circulation,  and  be  abundantly 
blessed. 

C     378.  Moral  and  Religious  Anecdotes,  in  two  vols.  12mo.  75cts. 
These  anecdotes  have  been  compiled  by  a  skilful  hand,  are  interesting,    and 
highly  suggestive.     They  are  the  best  kind  of  light  reading. 

C.     379.  What  is  Calvinism?  or  the  Confession  of  Faith  in  harmony 
with  the  Bible  and  Common  Sense.    By  the  Rev.  W.  D.  Smith,  D.  D.    12mo. 
30  and  35  cents. 
This  is  a  storehouse  of  instruction,  argument,  and  illustration,  calculated  to  si- 
lence if  not  convince  gainsayers,  and  to  establish  weak  believers  in  the  precious 
truths  of  the  Gospel. 

S  3  80.  The  Child's  Cabinet  of  Things  both  rare  and  useful.  Col- 
lected and  arranged  by  the  Editor."  Sq.  16mo.  Price  25  and  30  cents.  With 
four  engravings. 

S     3  81.  The  Youth's  Caslcet  of  Gems  and  Pearls,  Selected  and 
arranged  by  the  Editor.     Sq.  16mo.     Price  25  and  30  cents.    With  four  en- 
gravings. 
These  volumes  are  composed  of  short  and  interesting  tales  and  sketches,  inter- 

spersed  with  poetry,  and  illustrated  with  attractive  engravings.    They  cannot  fail 

to  please. 

C     3  82.  Fear  not,  and  Rest  in  Christ.    32mo.    Price  6,  10  and  15 
cents. 
"  Fear  not"  is  a  fervent,  simple  and  affectionate  endeavour  to  remove  the  awak- 
ened soul's  distrust  of  God.     "  Rest  in  Christ"  is  a  similar  attempt  to  confirm  the 
soul  in  a  believing  repose  upon  the  Lamb  of  God. 

C  3  83.  Mary  Searching  for  Jesus.  By  Rev.  James  Drummond. 
18mo.  pp.  32.    Price  10  cents. 

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This  is  an  interesting  little  work,  founded  upon  Luke  ii.  40 — 52,  and  makes  an 
Ingenious  use  of  Mary's  search  for  her  son  Jesus,  and  final  discovery  of  him  in  tho 
temple,  to  press  home  upon  its  readers  the  all-important  duty  ot  seeking  and  find- 
ing Jesus  as  a  Saviour. 

C     384.  A  warning  Cry  from  Niagara.     By  the  author  of  "Come 
to  Jesus,  &e."     18mo.     10  cents. 
The  author  has  seized  upon  the  thrilling  incident  of  a  man  discovered  some 
years  ago,  in  the  midst  of  the  roaring  rapids  of  Niagara,  to  illustrate  the  awful 
danger  of  the  unconverted  sinner,  and  the  power  and  love  of  the  Bedeemer. 

C  3  85.  Memoirs  of  Rev.  Walter  M.  Lowrie,  Missionary  to 
China.  Edited  by  his  father.  12mo.  pp.  4S5.  Price  70  cents. 
This  is  an  abridgment  of  the  larger  memoir  of  this  devoted  missionary,  which 
was  published  shortly  after  his  death.  The  Church  of  Christ  in  these  latter  days 
has  perhaps  produced  few  choicer  and  lovelier  spirits  than  was  that  of  Walter  M. 
Lowrie.  Although  cut  off  from  life  by  the  hand  of  violence  when  in  only  his 
twenty-ninth  year,  he  lived  long  enough  to  do  great  good,  and  long  will  he  con- 
tinue to  speak,  although  dead. 

S  3  86.  Sketches   of  the  Presbyterian.   Chnrch,  containing  a 

brief  summary  of  arguments  in  favour  of  its  primitive  and  apostolic  character, 

and  a  view  of  its  principles,  order  and  history,  designed  especially  for  the 

Youth  of  the  Church.     By  the  Bev.  J.  E.  Bockwell.    2S2  pp.     ISmp.  with  four 

engravings.     Price  25  and  30  cents. 

This  work  originally  appeared  in  the  form  of  letters  in  the  Sabbath-school  Visitor, 

and  its  publication  in  book  form  was  loudly  urged  by  many  parents  and  Pabbath- 

Bchool  teachers.     It  promises  to  be  a  work  of  permanent  value  and  interest  to  the 

youth  of  our  church. 

S  387.  The  Lily  among  Thorns,  and  Old  Gabriel.  32mo. 
pp.  64.  Price  5,  10  and  15  cents. 
This  little  volume  contains  two  interesting  delineations  of  personal  piety.  The 
first  and  longest  of  these  is  an  account  of  a  Scotch  woman,  who.  when  a  little  girl, 
was  by  God's  wondrous  providence  and  grace,  rescued  from  gipsey  asssociates  to 
be»me  a  shining  and  useful  Christian,  to  the  end  of  a  long  life,  and  amidst  se- 
vere poverty  and  suffering  exemplifying  and  adorning  the  gospel  of  her  Saviour. 

S     388.  The  Bohemian  Martyrs,   or  sketches  of  the  lives  of  John 
Huss,  and  Jerome  of  Prague.    96  pp.  18ino.  with  an  engraving.     Price  15 
and  20  rents. 
This  is  a  valuable  accession  to  the  Sabbath-school  library,  worth  a  score  of  ficti- 
tious tales.      It  exhibits  examples  of  heroic  devotion  to  the  truth,  worthy  of  the 
imitation  of  youth. 

C  389.  Monitory  Letters  to  Church  Members.  12mo.  pp.  161. 
Price  40  cents. 
This  excellent  work  is  from  the  pen  of  an  able,  accomplished,  and  experienced 
author  and  pastor.  Every  page  bears  the  marks  of  a  warm  heart,  a  cultivated 
taste,  and  an  elevated  piety.  It  is  composed  of  twenty-two  letters,  each  of  which 
forms  a  complete  chapter,  and  is  addressed  to  some  one  class  of  defective  Christ- 
ians. They  breathe  the  spirit  of  true  Christian  affection,  and  fidelity  to  the  souls 
of  those  whom  they  aim  to  bless. 

C  390.  The  Perseverance  of  the  Saints.  78  pp.  l8mo.  price  15 
and  20  cents. 
An  earnest  scriptural  and  logical  argument  in  defence  of  a  precious  doctrine, 
which  it  is  strange  that  any  believer  in  the  divine  faithfulness  should  ever  be  dis- 
posed to  deny.  In  clearness  and  force  of  reasoning,  kinduess  of  spirit,  and  con- 
ciseness of  style,  it  is  a  model  for  doctrinal  writers. 


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391.  Tlie  Gospel  and.  Epistles  of  St.  John.    64mo.    20  cents. 

This  is  a  beautiful  little  miniature  volume,  and  suitable  for  a  present,  or  to  be 
carried  in  the  pocket  as  a  vade  mecum. 

C     392.  Adam  and  Christ,  or  the  Doctrine  of  Representation  stated  and 
explained.    By  E.  C.  Wines,  D.  D.  71  pp.  ISmo.    Price  15  cents. 
This  little  work  explains  and  defends,  in  the  most  lucid  and  convincing:  manner, 
the  doctrine  of  vicarious  obedience  and  suffering,  which  lies  at  the  foundation  of 
the  Scripture  plan  of  salvation. 

M     393.  Minutes  of  the  General  Assembly  of  the  Presbj-terian 
Church  in  the  United  States,  from  A.  D.  1821,  to  A.  D.  1835,  inclusive.    Pre- 
pared by  the  Editor  of  the  Board.     49S  pp.  8vo.     Price  $1.65. 
The  original  edition  of  these  Minutes  being  exhausted,  and  no  second  edition 
published,  they  have  for  many  years  been  quite  inaccessible  to  the  great  body  of 
ministers  and  people.     Hence  the  call  for  this  new  edition,  which  contains  the 
Minutes  in  full,  with  a  condensed  summary  of  the  voluminous  statistical  tables 
of  the  original    Minutes.     This  volume  will  be  valuable  as  a  work  of  reference, 
and  as  exhibiting  a  consecutive  history  of  the  proceedings  of  our  highest  ju- 
dicatory. 

C     394.  On  Temptation  and  the  Mortification  of  Sin  in  Be- 
lievers :  By  the  Rev.  John  Owen,  D.  D.,  12mo.  pp.  306.  with  a  portrait. 
Price  60  cents. 
The   nature  of  the  contents   of  this  volume  can  be  test  exhibited  by  setting 
forth  in  full  the  separate  titles  of  the  two  treatises,  which  are  as  follows  :   I.  Of 
Temptation,  the  nature  and  power  of  it,  the  danger  of  entering  into  it.  and  the 
means  of  preventing  that  danger :  with  a  resolution  of  sundry  cases  thereunto 
belonging.     II.  Of  the  Mortification  of  Sin  in  Believers;  the  necessity,   nature, 
and  means  of  it  :  with  a  resolution  of  sundry  cases  of  conscience  thereunto  be- 
longing. 

C     395.  The  Christian  Ministry  not  a  Priesthood:   A  Sermon 

preached  at  the  opening  of  the  sessions  of  the  General  Assembly  of  the  Pres 

byterian  Church,  in   Nashville,  Tenn.,  on  Thursday,  May  17,  1855,    by  the 

Rev.  IIenbt  A.  Boakdman,  D.  D.,  the  Moderator  of  the  previous  Assembly. 

Published  by  order  of  the  Assembly.    ISmo.  pp.  84.    Price  15  cents. 

The  clearness  and  simplicity  of  its  argument,  the  gracefulness  of  its  diction, 

the  truthfulness  of  its  statements,  the  fervour  and  power  of  its  appeals,  and  jts 

special  adaptation  to  meet  and  refute  some  of  the  most  insidious  and  fashionable 

errors  of  the  day,  combine  to  make  this  a  highly  valuable  contribution  to  our 

religious  literature. 

kj  396.  What  is  Presbyterianisml  An  address  delivered  before  the 
Presbyterian  Historical  Society.  By  Charles  Hodge,  D.  D.  ISmo.  Trice  15 
cents. 

This  is  a  very  able  and  instructive  discourse  of  its  learned  author,  who.  if  any 
man,  may  be  supposed  to  be  fully  competent  to  pronounce  upon  the  character- 
istic features  of  that  system  of  church  order,  which  we  believe  to  be  founded  in 
the  word  of  God. 

C     397.  Memoirs,  including  Iietters  and  Select  Remains  of 

John  Urquhart,  late  of  the  University  of  St.  Andrews.     By  William 

Orme.     With  a  prefatory  Notice  and  Recommendation,  by  Alexander  Duff,  D.  D. 

LL.  D.,  12mo.  pp.  420.    With  a  portrait.     Price  65  cents. 

This  volume  contains  an  interesting  memoir  of  a  young  Scottish  student  of 

remarkable  talents,  attainments,  and  piety.     At  a  very  tender  age  he  devoted 

himself  to  the  work  of  preaching  the  gospel  to  the  heathen,  but  owing  to  various 

obstacles,  his  intentions  were  never  carried  out.     From  the  age  of  twelve  years 

onward  he  was  a  fellow-student  and  intimate  associate  of  the  present  distinguished 

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missionary,  Dr.  Alexander  Duff,  who  has  revised  the  work ;  and  written  an  intro- 
ductory essay  on  the  life  and  character  of  his  friend. 

S     398.  L.ife  Sketches  from  Scottish  History,  or  brief  biographies 

of  Scottish  Presbyterian  Worthies.     Compiled   for  the  Board  of  Publication. 

ISmo.  pp.  144.     With  an  engraving.     Price  20  and  25  cents. 
This  little  book  consists  of  about  twenty  biographical  sketches  of  Scottish  mar- 
tyrs and  other    worthies,  drawn  up  in  such  a  maimer,  and  abounding  with   such 
fats  and  anecdotes,  as  must  make  the  book  interesting  both  to  the  youthful  and 
the  adult  reader. 

C     399.  Sermons  and.  Essays  by  the   Tennents   and  their 
Contemporaries.    Compiled  for  the  Board.    12mo.  pp.  374.    With  a  por- 
trait of  the  Rev.  Gilbert  Tennent.     Priee  70  cents. 

This  volume  originated  in  apian  of  the  late  Dr.  Archibald  Alexander,  and  wa=  in 
tended  by  him  to  be  a  kiud  of  a  supplement  to  his  "  Log  College."  He  did  not; 
however,  live  to  execute  his  design,  which  has  now  been  carried  out  by  one  of  his 
younger  sons.  The  great  doctrines  of  divine  sovereignty,  justice,  wisdom,  and 
mercy;  of  predestination,  regeneration,  and  kindred  topics,  are  handled  with  a 
power  and  unction  rarely  seen  in  later  productions.  Brief  biographical  notices 
of  the  writers  are  prefixed  to  their  several  writings. 

S     4:00.  Learning  to  Converse.     Revised  by  the  Editor  of  the  Board. 
ISmo.  pp.  180.     With  engravings.     Price  25  and  30  cents. 
This  little  volume  is  from  the  same  pen  as  -'Learning  to  Think."  "Learning 
to  Feel,"  and  "  Learning  to  Act."  all  of  which  have  been  favourites  with  the 
young  people,  ever  since  they  were  issued. 

C     401.  The  Portfolio  of  Entertainment  and  Instruction. 

Compiled  by  the  Editor  of  the  Board.     Quarto.     Price  $1.50. 
An  elegant  gift-book,  suitable  for  every  season.     Its  materials,  its  style  of  bind- 
ing, and  its  engravings,  furnish  a  very  unusual  exhibition  of  richness,  good  taste, 
and  artistic  skill.     The  engravings,  which  are  ten  in  number,  will  bear  the  most 
critical  examination,  and  cannot  fail  to  be  admired  for  their  beauty. 

M     402.  A  Method  for  Prayer,  with  Scripture  Expressions  to  be  used 
under  each  head.    By  the  Rev.  Matthew  llenry,  author  of  the  Commentary. 
18mo.  pp.  273.     Price  30  and  35  cents. 
The  gifted  author  of  this  well-known  treatise  says,  "  A  golden  thread  of  heart- 
prayer  must  run  through  the  web  of  the  whole  Christian  life,"  and  he  has  opened 
a  rich  miue  from  which  to  draw  the  material  for  the  precious  filament.     A  study 
of  the  topi  »,  and  the  copious  array  of  Scripture  passages  under  each,  as  furnished 
in  this  volume,  would  greatly  tend  to  give  richness  and  variety  to  this  funda- 
mental part  of  our  devotions. 

S     403.  The   Child's    Story   Book.     By  Cousins  Martha  and   Mary. 
18mo.  pp.  119.     Price  25  and  30  cents. 
An  inviting,  entertaining,  and  instructive  book  for  children  and  youth.    It 
contains  twenty-three  short  narratives,  and  is  illustrated  by  a  number  of  wood- 
cuts. 

C     4:04:.  A  Glance  Backward  at  Fifteen  Years  of  Mission- 
ary Iiife  in  North  India.     By  the  Rev.  Joseph  Warren,  D.  D.    12mo. 
pp.  256.     Price  65  cents. 
This  sketch  of  missionary  life  in  a  distant  but  important  field,  will  be  read  with 
deep  interest  by  the  many  friends  of  missions.     The   habits,  customs,  prejudices, 
&c.  of  the  people  to  whom  the  bread  of  life  is  to  be  given,  the  difficulties  and 
hardships  which  the  missionary  has  to  encounter,  his  disappointments  and  suc- 
cesses, all  are  narrated  with  the  truthful  simplicity  of  one  who  has  experienced 
what  he  describes,  and  who  has  toiled  fifteen  years  among  the  Hindoos  to  crather 
them  into  the  fold  of  Christ.     The  reader  who  takes  it  in  hand  for  perusal,  will  be 
loth  to  lay  the  book  down  until  he  has  finished  it.. 

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C     405.    Wanderings  of  a  Pilgrim.      By  D.  A.  Harsha,  author  of 
'•  Immanuel'e  Land,"  &c,  &c.     64mo.  pp.  116.     Gilt  edge.     Price  25  cents. 
This  is  an  admirable  little  book,  containing  a  Beries  of  chapters,  practical  and 
experimental,  on  the  Christian's  pilgrimage  through  the  wilderness,  and  across  th« 

Jordan  of  death.     It  is  full  of  rich    scriptural   instruction,  encouragement,  aud 
consolation  for  all  who  are  striving  to  enter  the  heavenly  city. 

S     4:00.  Aunt   Sarah's  Stories.     By  Minnie  Woodruff.     18mo.   pp.  55. 
Price  10  cents. 
A  beautiful  little  book,  printed  in  a  large  fair  type,  and   containing  several 
pretty  stories,  adapted  to  benefit  aud  amuse  Sunday-school  aud  other  children. 

C     40 7.     God's  Word  to  Inquirers.     Compiled  by  the  Rev.   J.  II. 

Bocock.     With  an  Introductory  Notice,  by  the  Rev.  W.  S.  White,  D.  D.,  of 

Lexington,  Va.     32tno.  pp.  56.     Price  10  cents. 
This  is  a  judicious  and  well  arranged  compilation  of  Scripture,  adapted  to  in- 
struct the  religious  iuquirers  mind,  upon  those  great  and  vital   subjects  about 
which  it  most  concerns  him  to  have  clear  and  scriptural  views.     This  little  man- 
ual will  meet  a  want  of  which  many  a  pastor  has  been  deeply  sensible. 

C     408.  Plantation  Sermons,  or  plain  and  familiar  discourses  for  the 
instructions  of  the  unlearned.      By  the  Rev.  A.  F.  Dickson,  of  Charleston, 
South  Carolina.    With  an  Introduction  by  the  Rev.  J.  L.  Kirkpatrick,  D.  D. 
Price  40  cents. 
These  are  what  they  profess  to  be,  plain  and  familiar  discourses  for  the  unlearned; 
and  remarkably  well  fitted  to  be  used,  as  they  were  designed  to  be.  on  our  South- 
ern plantations.     They  may  be  read  with  advantage  by  all,  for  there  is  nothing 
colloquial  or  vulgar  in  them,  while  thejT  have  a  peculiar  adaptation  to  the  un- 
learned.    We  regard  the  volume  as  an  acquisition  to  our  Board  of  Publication, 
and  especially  commend  it  to  our  Southern  ministers. 

C     409.  An  Explanation  of  the  Assembly's  Catechism,  by 

the  Rev.  Thomas  Viucent.  18mo.  pp.  364.  Price  40  and  45  cents. 
This  little  volume,  although  somewhat  quaint  and  antique  in  its  style  of  com- 
position, contains  a  rich  and  clear  exposition  of  divine  truth.  Pastors.  Sabbath- 
school  teachers,  and  others,  may  find  in  it  a  valuable  helper  in  their  attempts  to 
expound  and  illustrate  the  Shorter  Catechism.  So  long  ago  as  the  year  1772.  the 
old  Synod  of  New  York  and  Philadelphia  was  engaged  in  the  gratuitous  distribu- 
tion of  religious  books  to  poor  congregations,  and  "  Vincent's  Catechism"  was  one 
of  the  short  list  the  Synod  authorized  to  be  procured  and  distributed. 

S     410  Lizzie  Ferguson,  or  the  Sabbath-school  Scholar.    A  Narrative  of 
Facts.     Written  for  the  Presbyterian  Board  of  Publication.     By  S.  S.  Egliseau. 
ISmo.  pp.  180.     Price  30  and  35  cents. 
This  is  an  extremely  well  written  juvenile  book,  by  one  who  possesses  the  happy 

faculty  of  imparting  the  most  wholesome  lessons  in  that  familiar  and  affectionate 

way  which  children  love. 

C     411.  The  World  and  its  Influences.     By  W.  M.  E.    Price  20 
and  25  cents. 
A  seasonable  and  faithful  warning  against  the  deceptive  and  destructive  influ- 
ences  of  the  world,  polished  in  style,  scriptural  in   sentiment,  affectionate  and 
faithful  in  its  warnings  aud  exhortations. 

C  412.  The  Sower  and  the  Seed.  By  John  Hall,  D.  D.  Price  20 
and  25  cents. 
This  is  a  plain  and  practical  exposition  of  our  Lord's  parable  of  the  sower.  It 
is  worthy  of  an  attentive  and  prayerful  perusal.  Hearers  of  the  word,  who  com- 
plain that  they  are  not  benefitted  by  preaching,  and  are  ready  to  blame  the  preacher 
rather  than  themselves,  may  here  find  the  cause  of  their  uufruitfulness  under 
the  means  of  grace. 

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S  413.  Ellen  Sinclair,  or  the  Earnest  Inquirer.  A  true  narrative.  18mo. 
pp.  36.  Price  10  cents. 
This  is  a  singularly  beautiful  and  touching  narrative  of  the  religious  experience 
of  an  intelligent  young  lady.  It  is  wholly  free  from  exaggeration  and  sentimen- 
talism.  The  simple  aud  unaffected  language  in  which  she  relates  the  way  in 
which  she  was  led  to  the  cross  is  well  adapted  to  attract  aud  captivate  the  reader, 
and  to  make  her  story  useful  to  those  who  may  be  seeking  to  secure  an  interest  in 
Christ  and  his  great  salvation. 

C  414.  The  Wedge  of  Gold,  or  Achan  in  El  Dorado.  By  Rev.  W.  A. 
Scott,  D.  D.  Price  40  cents. 
In  these  times,  when  the  love  of  money  is  working:  so  perniciously  to  the  inter- 
ests of  true  religion,  he  does  a  good  service  who  sets  this  gross  form  of  idolatry 
in  its  true  light.  Such  a  service  the  author  has  rendered  in  this  volume.  The 
brief  history  of  Achan  furnishes  a  subject  of  profitable  study,  and  the  important 
lesson  which  it  is  so  well  suited  to  teach,  is  presented  in  a  familiar  and  interes- 
ting manner  in  this  little  volume. 

S  415.  Little  Nelly,  and  tlie  Dying  Irish  Girl.  ISmo.  pp. 
144.  Price  20  and  25  cents. 
Two  narratives  in  one  volume,  both  exhibiting  the  peace-giving  power  of  the 
gospel  of  Christ,  in  contrast  with  the  insufficiency  of  Papal  delusions  to  purge 
the  onseience  from  the  guilt  of  sin.  They  will  be  found  among  the  best  of  the 
issues  of  the  Board. 

S     416.    Backbiting     Reproved,      The     Visit,     and     other 
Sketches.     By  Charlotte  Elizabeth.    ISmo.  pp.  144.    With  four  engrav- 
ings.    Price  20  and  25  cents. 
Here  we  have  the  common  sin  of  evil  speaking  viewed  in  a  scriptural    light. — 
The  subject  is  presented  and  carried  out   in  a  pleasing  interview   between    a 
cousin  and  two  sisters. 

All  who  wish  to  understand  and  shun  this  wide-spread  and  peace-destroying 
sin,  would  do  well  to  read  this  interesting  little  volume. 

S  41T.  Daniel  Baker's  Talk  to  Little  Children:  By  Daniel 
Baker,  D.D.  of  Texas.  18mo.pp.  68.  With  three  engravings.  Price  15  cents. 
This  little  volume  is  made  up  of  nice  stories  for  little  children,  which  are  well 
adapted  to  awaken  a  deep  interest  in  the  minds  of  the  young  readers.  Dr. 
Baker's  style  is  much  like  Peter  Parley's,  and  will  do  much  to  impress  young 
miuds  and  hearts  with  religious  sentiments  and  affections. 

S     418.  The  Paradise  of  Children.     An  address  to  Boys  and  Girls. 
By  Rev.  N.  Morren.    Minister  of  the  North  Parish,  Greenock.    ISmo.  pp.  72. 
Price  15  cents. 
The  foundation  of  this  address  is  Zech.  viii.  5— "The  streets  of  the  city  shall  be 
full  of  boys  and  girls  playing  in  the  streets  thereof."     In  his  remarks  the  author 
spiritualizes  the  passage,  and  having  made  this  city  stand  for  the  heavenly  Jeru- 
salem, he  first  shows  that  there  are  children  in  heaven :  aud  then,  that  all  the 
children  in  heaven  are  happy;  and  then,   how  may  children  get  to   that  happy 
city.     It  is.  in  every  respect,  an  excellent  address.     All,  young  and  old,  may  read 
it  with  pleasure  and  profit. 

S    419.  Little  Kadore,  the  Royal  Beggar  Boy;    and  Maur- 
ice Snllivan.     18mo.  pp.  36.     Price  10  cents. 
Little  Kadore  was  a  little  boy  of  Tangier.  Morocco;  and  Maurice  Sullivan,  an 
Irish  boy  of  Ballybunnion,  Co.  Kerry.      They  are  interestiug,  instructive,  and 
truthful  stories. 

S     420.  The  Transformed  Island.   A  story  of  the  South  Seas.    ISmo. 
pp.  72.     Price  15  cents. 
This  little  book  records  events  of  a  most  remarkable  character— the  settlement 
of  the  uninhabited  island  of  Pitcairn  by  a  band  of  mutineers,  about  the  year 

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1700— the  reduction  of  their  number,  hy  violence  and  dissipation,  to  two  per- 
sons, with  a  group  of  children  that  had  been  born  of  English  fathers  and  Tahitian 
toothers — the  conversion  of  .John  Adams,  one  of  the  surviving  two,  hy  reading  a 
copy  of  the  Scriptures  that,  happened  to  he  taken  to  the  Ishmd  hy  the  mutineers, 
and  a  nios*  happy  and  astonishing  change  in  the  physical,  moral,  and  spiritual 
condition  of  the  whole  company;  so  that  in  the  year  1S52  it  was  settled  hy  an 
honest,  iudustrious,  and  intelligent  people  walking  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  and 
loving  one  another  with  pure  hearts  fervently.  It  is  a  very  interesting  and  in- 
structive narrative. 

S    431.  Petra,  or  tlie  Rock  City  and  its  Explorers,  with  plan 
of  the  City,  and  Engravings  of  the  Monuments.    18mo.  pp.  79.    Price  15  and 
20  cents. 
The  reader  will  find  here  a  very  minute  and  interesting  account  of  this  won- 
derful city  of  ancient  Idumea,  and  in  it  see  a  most  remarkable  verification  of  the 
prophecies  of  God  respecting   it,     It  contains  some  very  handsome  engravings, 
illustrating  different  parts  of  the  city. 

S  433.  Sahhath-school  Theology;  or  Conversations  with  a  Class. 
By  John  Hall,  D.  D.  18mo.  pp.  94.  Price  15  and  20  cents. 
The  "  theology"  of  this  little  hook  is  sound.  Scriptural,  and  well  adapted  to  the 
minds  of  children.  It  embraces  some  of  the  most  important  points  of  our  holy 
religion.  It  would  he  well  if  all  Sabbath-school  teachers  would  instruct  their 
classes  in  theology  after  the  manner  of  this  book. 

C     433.  Death-Bed  Triumphs  of  Eminent  Christians,  Ex- 
emplifying the  Power  of  Religion  in  a  Dying  Hour.— 

12mo.  pp.  191.  Price  40  cents. 
In  this  volume  we  have  the  dying  testimony  of  quite  a  number  of  eminent 
christian  men,  to  the  truth  and  power  of  religion.  The  reading  of  the  dying  ex- 
periences of  these  christians  will  teach  the  true  believer  to  contemplate  death,  as 
one  of  them  expressed  it,  as  a  great  blessing — as  the  messenger  sent  to  release  us 
from  earth  and  introduce  us  to  heaven. 

S     434.    William   Bartlett,    or  the  Good  Son;    The   Contested 
Seat;  Lessons  of  the   Stars;    and,  Who  is  the   Happiest 
Girl  1   18mo.  pp.  108.     Price  15  and  20  cents. 
An  interesting  volume,  containing  several  narratives  of  an  excellent  and  im- 
pressive religious  character.     William  Bartlett  was  a  good  son  to  his  widowed 
mother.     He  laboured  hard  to  support  her,  and  to  obtain  an  education  for  him- 
self and  his  brother. 

S  435.  Learn  to  say  No;  or,  the  City  Apprentice.  Written  for  the 
Board  of  Publication.  ISmo.  pp.  122.  Price  20  and  25  cents. 
A  record  of  the  actual  experiences,  temptations,  difficulties  and  dangers  of  one 
who  is  now  a  Presbyterian  minister  in  the  West,  while,  in  early  life,  an  apprentice 
in  an  Eastern  city.  This  book  would  be  invaluable  as  a  gift  to  an  apprentice,  or 
to  any  lad  away  from  bis  parent's  roof,  and  would  impressively  show  him  that  the 
only  safety  lies  in  abiding  firmly  by  sound  religious  principles. 

S     436.  Footprints  of  Popery;    or,  places  where  Martyrs  have  suf- 
fered.    18mo.  pp.  177.     Price  25  and  30  cents. 
This  volume  contains,  in  the  form  of  a  very  interesting  conversation  between  an 
aged  man  and  a  youth,  a  most  interesting  account  of  the  cruel  deeds  of  Popery 
in  England.     It  is  illustrated  by  a  large  number  of  wood  cuts. 

S  437.  Rhymes  for  the  Nursery.  ISmo.  pp.  91.  Price  20  and  25 
cents. 
A  republication  of  a  capital  little  English  work,  containing  about  sixty  beau- 
tiful pieces  of  poetry,  adapted  to  the  minds  of  little  children,  and  containing  ex- 
cellent lessons  for  their  infantile  minds,  conveyed  in  the  most  impressive  and 
attractive  method  of  instruction. 

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S    42  8.  Select  Stories  for  Iiittle  Folks.    Compiled  by  Addie.  18mo. 
pp.  216.     Price  30  and  35  cents. 
This  is  an  offering  from  a  little  pirl  of  thirteen,  who  has  collected  and  arranged 
in  this  little  book,  forty  nice   stories,   well  adapted  not  only  to  interest,  but  to 
profit  her  readers. 

S     429.  The  Child's  Scrap  Book.     Compiled  by  the  Editor.    18mo. 
pp.  144.     Price  20  and  25  cents. 
Another  book  for  the  young,  comprising  over  twenty  valuable  lessons,  most  ju- 
diciously selected. 

S     430.  A   Day   with  tlie  Haymakers.     Written  for  the  Board  of 
Publication.     18mo.  pp.  72.    Price  15  cents. 
A  sprightly  little  book,  in  which  ordinary  incidents  in  country  life  are  made  a 
vehicle  for  conveying  many  important  lessons. 

S     431.  Tlie  First  Sabbath  Excursion,  and  its  Consequen- 
ces.    ISnio.  pp.  72.     Trice  15  cents. 
A  solemn  warning  to  boys  against  the  small  beginnings  of  a  life  of  transgression 
against  God's  holy  iaw. 

S     432.  Kenneth    Forbes  ;    or.  Fourteen  Ways  of  studying  the  Bible. 
ISmo.  pp.  336.     Price  35  and  40  cents. 
This  excellent  volume  is  designed  to  lead  children  to  an  intelligent  and  careful 
study  of  God's  holy  word,  and  to  show  them  that  that  blessed  volume  can  well 
reward  such  study.     It  possesses  sterling  value. 

C     433.  Gems  from  the  Coral  Islands.  Western  Polynesia. 

Comprising  the  New  Hebrides  Group,  the  Loyalty  Group,  and  the  New  Cale- 
donia Group.    By  the  Rev.  William  Gill,  Rarotonga.     12mo.  pp.232.     Price 
60  cents. 
This  volume  may  be  confidently  commended  as  containing  an  intensely  inter. 
esting  record  of  missionary  labours,  trials,  and  successes  in  that  part  of  the  Pa- 
cific indicated  by  the  title.     It  is  written  by  one  who  has  himself  been  more  than 
seventeen  years  engaged  in  the  work  about   which  he  writes.     The  volume  is  is- 
sued in  beautiful  style,  and  is  illustrated  with  many  wood  cuts. 

C     434.  Gems  from  the  Coral  Islands  ;   or  Incidents  of  Contrast 
between  Savage  and  Christian  Life  of  the  South  Sea  Islanders.     By  the  Rev. 
William    Gill,   Rarotonga.      Eastern    Polynesia,   comprising  the    Rarotonga 
Group,  Penrhyn  Islands,  and  Savage  Island.    12mo.  pp.  285.    Price  75  cents. 
With  illustrations. 
This  volume  like  the  above,  is  filled  with  most  interesting  accounts  of  the  won- 
derful   works  of  God,  and  triumphs  of  his  gospel,   iu  that  distant  and  until 
lately  debased  and  savage  portion  of  the  world.     No  one  can  read  these  two  books 
on  Polynesia  without  finding  his  interest  in  the  work  of  missions  increased,  or 
without  becoming  more  hopeful  in  regard  to  the  future  and  rapid  progress  of  tha 
g"spel. 

C     435.  By   whom  is  the  World  to  he  Converted?  or  Christ- 

ians  Christ's  Representatives  and  Agents  for  the  Conversion  of  the  World. 

By  the  Rev.  Thomas  Smyth,  D.  D.     Published  by  request  of  the  Synod  of 

South  Carolina.     18mo.  pp.  108.     Price  20  and  25  cents. 

This  is  an  admirable  discourse,  replete  with  the  enlarged  spirit,  of  the  gospel, 

and  enforcing  with  great  felicity  and  fulness  of  illustration,  the  teachings  of  tha 

New  Testament  on  the  stewardship  of  Christians,  and  the  valueof  labour  for  Christ 

in  its  reflex  influence  on  the  individual  character. 

C     436.  Faith  and  Works  ;  or  the  teaching  of  the  apostles  Paul  and 

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•lames  on   the   doctrine  of  Justification   perfectly   harmonious.      By   L.  TI, 

Christian,  Pastor  of  the  North  Presbyterian  church,  Philadelphia,  18mo.  pp 

l:;s.     Priea  2%  and  2.->  cents. 

This  is  a  clear  and  instructive  little  volume  on  a  point  of  scriptural  teaching 

which  has  perplexed  and  troubled  not  a  few.     Mr.  Christian's  style  is   lucid,  and 

bis   reasoning  close  and  convincing.    The  volume  is  a  real  addition  to  the  rich 

stores  of  scriptural  instruction  already  issued  by  the  Board. 

C  437.  The  Classmates,  or  the  College  Revival,  by  a  Presby- 
terian minister.  18mo.  pp.  203.  Price  25  and  30  cents. 
An  admirable  little  volume,  for  the  usefulness  of  which  we  entertain  the  high- 
est hopes.  It  narrates  the  means  by  which  a  youth  in  colleire.  of  pious  parentage, 
but  somewhat  inclined  to  skepticism,  was  finally  led  to  cordial  and  experimental 
acceptance  of  the  gospel,  and  to  a  consecration  of  himself  to  God's  service.  The 
value  of  the  book  is  increased  by  the  fact,  that  the  trains  of  incident  and  conver- 
sation were  all  a  part  of  the  actual  experiences  of  the  writer. 

C     43  8.  Domestic  Duties,  or  the  Family  a  Nursery  for  Earth  and  Hea- 
ven.    By  the  Rev.  P. uf us  YV.  Bailey.     ISmo.  pp.  120.     Price  20  and  25  cents. 
The  duties  of  Husbands  and  Wives,  of  Females,  of  Parents  and  Children  are 
here  stated  and  enforced  in  a  style  at  once  attractive  and  forcible. 

S  439.  Ella  Clinton,  or  by  their  fruits  ye  shall  know  them.  By  Cousin 
Martha.  ISmo.  pp.  206.  Price  25  and  30  cents. 
This  is  an  engaging  story  of  an  orphan  girl,  early  deprived  of  a  pious  mother, 
and  thrown  on  the  care  of  a  well-meaning  but  harsh  tempered  aunt.  It  shows  the 
advantage  of  true  religion  in  bearing  her  up  under  her  trials,  and  making  her  an 
instrument  of  good  to  others. 

S     440.    L«essons   for   the   Liittle   Ones.     By  a  Teacher  of  Infants. 
ISmo.  pp.  180,  with  engravings.     Price  25  and  30  cents. 
These  lessons,  derived  from  Scripture,  are  full  of  interest  for  juvenile  readers. 
The  language  is  simple  and  the  incidents  striking.    They  would  be  admirable,  if 
read  as  addresses  to  a  youthful  class. 

S     441.  Gleanings  from  Real  Life.    By  S.  S.  Egliseau,  authoress  of 
"■  Lizzie  Ferguson."     ISmo.  pp.  ISO.     Price  25  and  30  cents. 

It  might  be  enough  for  this  interesting  volume  to  say  that  it  is  from  the  same 
pen  as  sweet  -'Lizzie  Ferguson."  It  consists  of  fourteen  sketches,  drawn  from  real 
life,  all  exhibiting  the  beauty  of  godliness. 

S    442.  Annie  Grey,  and  otlier  Sketches.    By  Olive.     18mo.  pp. 
72.     Price  15  cents. 
This  little  volume  contains  seven  short,  but  interesting  sketches,  intended  es- 
pecially for  little  girls,  simple,  natural,  and  instructive. 

S  443.  Children  of  Abraham,  or  Sketches  of  Jewish  Converts,  being 
in  part  a  sequel  to  "  Leila  Ada."  ISmo.  pp.  120.  Price  20  and  25  cents. 
This  volume  contains  sketches  of  the  lives,  and  especially  of  the  dying  scenes 
of  six  converts  from  .Judaism,  and  one  unconverted  Jewess,  by  way  of  contrast. 
The  readers  of  "  Leila  Ada,"  will  be  pleased  to  learn  something  more  about  her 
cousin  Isaac,  who  stood  by  her  so  nobly  at  the  time  of  her  fiery  trial. 

C     444.  The  L.ife  of  Mrs.  Sherwood,  author  of  Henry  Milner.  Little 
Henry  and  his  Bearer,  &c.     Abridged  for  the  Board.     12mo.  pp.  152,  with  a 
portrait.     Trice  45  cents. 
The  name  of  Mrs.   Sherwood  has  Ion;:  been  a  household  word  among  pious  pa- 
rents and  children,  yet  it  is  but  lately  that  the  public  have  been  put  in  possession 
©f  her  personal  history  and  experience.     None  can  rise  from  the  perusal  of  this 
Interesting  volume  without  the  conviction  that  the  subject  of  it  was  raised  up  to 
io  a  great  work  in  the  cause  of  the  religious  instruction  of  the  youug. 

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C    44:5.  A  Spiritual  Treasury  for    the    Children  of  God  ; 

consisting  of  a  Meditation  for  the  morning  of  each  clay  in  the  year,  upon  select 
texts  of  Scripture.  Ilumhly  intended  to  establish  the  faith,  promote  the  com- 
fort, and  influence  the  practice  of  the  followers  of  the  Lamb.  By  William 
Mason.    12mo.  pp.  510.    Price  70  cents. 

This  is  a  reprint  of  a  volume  long  and  -well  known  to  God's  people,  as  one  of 
the  best  books  of  devotional  reading  to  be  found  ia  the  English  language.  It  is 
redolent  with  the  very  savour  of  the  gospel.  We  hardly  know  how  any  Christian 
could  read  every  morning  one  of  Mason's  sweet  meditations,  without  being  en- 
lightened, comforted,  strengthened,  and  sanctified  thereby. 

C     446.    A  Spiritual  Treasury  for  the   Children    of  God; 

consisting  of  a  Meditation  for  the  evening  of  each  day  in  the  year,  upon  select 
texts  of  Scripture.    By  William  Mason.    12mo.  pp.  508.    Price  TO  cents. 

This  is  an  old  and  precious  work  in  a  new  and  inviting  dress — a  work  of  such  a 
character  as  led  the  excellent  William  Roma  in e  to  say.  in  an  address  to  the  reader 
in  regard  to  it :  "  I  have  found  a  sweet  savour  of  Jesus's  precious  name,  free  grace, 
and  perfect  salvation  in  these  meditations;  and  therefore  I  am  persuaded  it  will 
be  doing  thee  great  service  to  recommend  them  to  thy  perusal."  This  book  should 
find  its  way  early  to  a  place  by  the  side  of  the  Bible  in  every  closet  of  the  land. 

S    447.  The  Bishop  and  the   Monk ;  or,  Sketches  of  the  Lives  of 
Pierpaolo  Vergerio  and  John  Craig,  converts  from  Popery.    18mo.  pp.  166. 
Price  20  and  25  cents. 
These  are  very  interesting  and  instructive  sketches  of  the  lives  of  an  Italian 
bishop  and  a  Scotch  monk,  during  the  time  of  the  Reformation  from  Popery. 
They  strikingly  illustrate  the  power  of  truth  to  free  the  soul  from  the   darkest 
system  of  superstition  and  bigotry.    These  sketches  are  principally  taken  from 
McCrie's  History  of  the  Reformation  in  Italy  and  in  Scotland.    The  work  is  calcula- 
ted to  have  a  good  influence  upon  the  minds  of  the  young. 

S    448.  Isabel,  or  Influence.    18mo.  pp.  155.    Price  20  and  25  cents. 

This  is  a  true  narrative,  well  told,  and  illustrating  the  important  principle  of 
the  influence  which  may  be  exerted  even  by  the  humblest  in  doing  good.  It  is 
embellished  with  two  fine  wood  cuts,  and  will  be  found  suitable  for  the  Sabbath- 
school  library,  or  indeed  for  children's  reading  anywhere. 

S     449.    L.ittle   Talks  for  Iiittle  Folks.     Written  for  the  Presby- 
terian Board  of  Publication.    18mo.  pp.  72.    Price  15  cents. 
An  (dmirable  little  volume  for  the  little  folks.    Its  lessons  are  conveyed  in  a 
sprightly  and  pleasing  manner,  but  are  full  of  weighty  and  important  instruction 
for  every  youthful  reader. 

C  450.  What  is  Faith  T  By  the  Rev.  R.  H.  Beattie.  Published  byre- 
quest  of  the  Synod  of  New  York.  18mo.  pp.  102.  Price  15  and  20  cents. 
The  substance  of  this  little  volume  was  originally  delivered  as  a  discourse  before 
the  Synod  of  New  York.  Hence  their  request  for  its  publication  ;  a  request  which 
will  give  weight  and  confidence  to  its  teachings  on  the  important  subject  indicated 
in  its  title,  throughout  the  bounds  of  the  Presbyterian  Church.  It  is  now  reduced 
to  the  book  form. 

C    451.    The   Holy  Life    and   Triumphant   Death    of   Mr. 

John  Janeway,  Fellow  of  King's  College,  Cambridge.     By  the  Rev. 

James  Janeway.    18mo.  pp.  166.    Price  20  and  25  cents. 
This  is  a  striking  narrative  of  one  who  lived  only  twenty-four  years  on  earth, 
yet    attained  to  a   singularly  exalted  piety,  and  departed    in   triumph   to  his 
heavenly  home.     It  will  afford  a  rich  treat  to  all  whose  taste  can  relish  the  exam- 
ples of  God's  eminent  saints,  and  the  records  of  their  spiritual  exercises. 

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C     453.  Gems  of  Thought  $  being  Moral  and  Religious  Reflections  from 

Matthew  Henry  and  others.     Selected  by  Harrison   Hall.     32mo.  pp.   128. 

Gilt  edge.     Trice  25  cents. 

This  is  a  gem  of  a  book,  highly  suggestive,  and  admirably  fitted  in  its  exterior 

for  the  pocket  or  the  work-basket,  and  in  its  contents,  for  the  understanding  and 

the  heart.    Many  of  these  thoughts  are  from  more  modern  authors  than  Henry. 

C     45  3.  Our  Friends  in  Heaven  5  or  the  Mutual  Recognition  of  the 

Redeemed  in  Glory  demonstrated.    By  the  Rev.  J.  M.  Killen,  51  A.,  Comber. 

12mo.  pp.  225.    Price  45  cents. 

This  is  a  book  for  those  whose  friends,  though  once  on  earth,  have  now  "  passed 

into  the  heavens."     The  subject  of  which   it  treats  must  ever  prove  intensely 

interesting,  so  long  as  death  continues  to  desolate  our  hearts  and   homes.     The 

author    has  constructed   a   scriptural    argument  on   the   subject  which   leaves 

nothing  to  be  desired  by  those  who  are  satisfied  with  a  "  Thus  saith  the  Lord." 

S     454.  Apples   of   Gold?    or  a  Word   in  Season   to   Toung  Men  and 
Women.    By  Rev.  Thos.  Brooks,  Author  of  the  "  Mute  Christian,"  <fcc,  &c. 
18mo.  pp.  288.    Price  30  and  35  cents. 
A  rich  treasury  of  precious  truths,  in  a  quaint,  but  highly  interesting  style, 

with  historical  illustrations. 

S     455.  In  Doors  and  ont  of  Doors  ;  or  life  among  the  Children.    By 

Mary  McCalla,  author  of  "Pictorial  Second  Book."    Square  16mo.  pp.  183. 

Price  35  and  40  cents.    With  5  coloured  engravings. 

This  will  prove  to  be  an  agreeable  and  useful  volume  for  juvenile  readers.    The 

chapters  are  well  written  and  convey  much  useful  religious   instruction.    The 

coloured  engravings  add  much  to  the  attractiveness  of  the  book. 

C     456.   Onr   Theology  in  its  Developments.    By   E.  P.  Hum- 
phrey, D.  D.,  Pastor  of  the  Second  Presbyterian  Church,  Louisville,  Ky.    18mo. 
pp.  90.    Price  15  and  20  cents. 
This  book  contains  a  sermon  preached  before  the    General  Assembly  of  the 
Presbyterian  Church  in   1852.     The  object   of  the  writer  is   to  set  forth   the 
tendencies  of  the  system  of  doctrine  and  polity  taught  in  the  Confession  of  Faith. 
This  he  has  done  in  seven  particulars,  which  he  has  illustrated  and  enforced  in  a 
manner  clear,  forcible,  and  conclusive.    It  is  well  worthy  of  a  careful  perusal. 

C  457.  Faith,  the  Principle  of  Missions.  By  Thomas  Smyth, 
D.  D.,  of  Charleston,  S.  C.  18mo.  pp.  70.  Price  15  cents. 
This  title  exhibits,  at  a  glance,  the  vast  importance  of  the  subject  here  dis- 
cussed, and  the  well-known  name  of  the  author  will  be  a  sufficient  guaranty  for  the 
ability  and  practicalness  of  the  discussion.  This  little  work  deserves  to  be  care- 
fully perused  by  every  minister  of  the  gospel,  and,  indeed,  by  every  private 
Christian  too. 

S    45  8.  Annt   Ruth  ;    or  Persecnted  not  Forsaken.    By  the 

Author  of  "  Ella  Clinton."    18mo.  pp.  237.    Price  30   and  35  cents.    With 
engravings. 

This  volume  is  from  the  same  agreeable  and  useful  pen  as  Nos.  461  &  512.  It 
gives  much  interesting  information  respecting  the  persecutions  in  Madeira,  and 
tho«e  more  recently  experienced  by  the  Madiai  family  in  Italy,  and  draws  therefrom 
such  scriptural  lessons  as  should  be  impressed  upon  the  minds  of  the  young  in 
view  of  the  facts  related. 

S    459.    The   Iiittle  Girl's   Treasury   of  Precious    Things. 

Compiled  by  Annie  Brooks.    ISmo.  pp.  168.    Price  25  and  30  cents. 
What  interests  one  little  girl  will  almost  always  suit  another.    The  materials 

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foi  this  book,  gathered  by  a  little  girl  in  the  course  of  her  own  reading,  will,  no 
doubt,  be  found  interesting  to  others  of  her  age  who  give  it  a  perusal. 

S     460.  The    Little   Boy's    Treasury  of   Precious    Tilings. 

Compiled  by  Addie.      18nio.   pp.    238.    Price  30    and  35   cents.     With   en- 
gravings. 

Another  little  volume  compiled  for  juvenile  readers  by  a  little  girl  of  thirteen 
years,  the  same  from  whom  recently  proceeded  the  "  Select  Stories  for  Little 
Polks."  These  sbort  tales  have  been  judiciously  selected  and  arranged,  and  are 
well  adapted  to  do  good. 

S  461.  Marion  Harvie,  a  tale  of  Persecution  in  the  seventeenth  century. 
By  the  author  of  "  Ella  Clinton,"  and  ';  Aunt  Ruth."  18mo.  pp.  279.  Price 
35  and  40  cents.     With  several  engravings. 

A  very  interesting  narrative,  illustrative  of  the  sufferings  of  the  people  of  God 
in  Scotland  in  the  seventeenth  century.  It  is  well  adapted  to  give  an  insight  into 
the  temper  and  spirit  of  those  who  suffered  so  terribly  for  Christ's  sake,  and  to 
make  its  readers  thankfully  rejoice  that  they  Jive  at  a  time  and  in  a  country 
where  God  has  restrained  the  wrath  of  the  wicked,  and  given  to  his  people 
outward  peace. 

S     463.     The  Evening  Visit.     Written  for  the  Board  of  Publication. 
ISmo.  pp.  S4.     Price  15  and  20  cents. 
A    little  book  soon    read,  but    containing    matter    to  be    often   and    much 
thought  of. 

C  463.  Meditations  in  Sickness  and  Old  Age.  By  Baptist 
W.  Noel,  M.  A.  ISmo.  pp.  114.  Price  15  and  20  cents. 
This  little  volume  richly  deserves  the  attention  of  the  sick  and  the  aged,  It 
will  bring  sweet  and  useful  thoughts  to  their  minds,  and  carry  consolation  and 
hope  and  peace  to  their  heaits.  It  is  now  repuV>lished  by  the  Board,  at  the  sug- 
gestion of  a  pastor  in  one  of  our  large  cities,  who  has  long  circulated  it  among 
his  people  to  their  great  advantage.  It  discourses  in  a  fresh  and  vivid  style  upon 
heaven,  and  the  needful  preparation  and  evidences  for  it. 

C     464.  The  Elect  Lady  j   a  Memoir  of  Mrs.  Susan  Catharine  Bott,  of 
Petersburg,  Va.     By  A.  B.  Van  Zandt,  D.  D.,  of  New  York.     ISmo.   pp.  196. 
Price  25  and  30  cents. 
This  memoir  of  one  who  was  eminent  for  her  piety  and  usefulness,  will  be 

welcomed    by  multitudes  in  Virginia,  who  have  already  known   or  heard  of  her. 

And  when  the  book  comes  to  be  kuown  throughout  the  Church,  it  cannot  fail  to 

Toe  welcomed  everywhere.    It  holds  up  to  view  a  model  of  Christian  energy  and 

humility. 

C  465.  The  Refuge,  by  the  author  of  the  Guide  to  Domestic  Happi- 
ness. 12mo.  pp.  227.  Price  40  cents. 
This  book  is  designed  and  admirably  adapted  to  benefit  young  ladies.  It  was 
originally  written  for  the  instruction  of  "Lavinia,"a  young  lady  of  one  of  the 
first  famiiies  of  London,  who,  possessing  a  complete  education,  great  personal  and 
mental  attractions,  and  receiving  the  lowly  homage  of  the  fashionable  world, 
found  herself  still  unhappy.  By  the  faithful  instructions  addressed  to  her  by  a 
Christian  friend,  and  which  are  contained  in  the  chapters  of  this  book,  fihe  was 
led  to  ••  The  Kefuge.*'  and  secured  peace  and  joy  in  believing  on  Jesus.  Tl 
is  commended  to  all.  and  especially  to  all  female  readers,  who  have  vainly  sought 
for  solid  happiness  in  the  pleasures  of  this  life,  and  who  are  willing  to  learn  how 
to  secure  such  happiness  in  looking  to  Jesus  Christ. 

C  466.  Daughters  at  School,  instructed  in  a  .series  of 
letters.     By  the  Bev.  Bufus  W.  Baily.    12mo.  pp.  252.     Price  40  cents. 

It  is  not  often  that  the  anxieties  of  a  parent  for  his  children  are  more  earnestly 
expressed,  or  more  wisely  directed  than  in  the  book  before  us.    In  a  series  oif 


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affectionate  and  faithful  letters  to  his  motherless  daughter!)  while  at  a  'boarding- 
school,  a  good  man  gives  most  important  counsels  for  their  highest  good  in  tempo- 
ral and  Spiritual  things,  for  time  and  for  eternity.  Every  young  lady  in  the 
forming  period  of  her  life,  should  have  this  book  with  her  Bible  in  her  closet,  and 
Often  In  her  hand,  for  thoughtful  and  prayerful  reading. 

C     4:07.  Thoughts  on  Prayer:    Its  duty— its  form— its  subjects— its 
encouragements— its  blessings.     By  Jonathan  Green  leaf.  Pastor  of  the  Walla- 
bout  Presbyterian  church  of  Brooklyn,  New  York.     12mo.    pp.    156.     Price 
35  cents. 
This  is  the  work  of  a  venerable  man,  whose  ministry  God  has  greatly  honoured, 
and  who  husbands  time,  occasionally,  to  instruct  a  larger  audi. -nee  through  the 
press,  than  can  be  addressed  from  the  piilpit.     The   volume  will  be  found  replete 
with  rich  attractions  and  instructions,  for  the  spiritually-minded  Christian. 

M     4G8.  An   Exposition  of  tlie    Epistle   of  Saint   Paul  to 

tlie   Pliilippians.     By  the  Rev.  Jean  Daillej   Minister  of  the   French 

Reformed  Church  at  Cbarenton,  A.  D.,  1639.     Translated  from  the  French  by 

the  Rev.  James  Sherman,  Minister  of  Surrey  Chapel,  London.    Octavo,   pp. 

479.     Price  $1.15. 

This  is   the  republication  of  a  work  by  the  eminent  author  of  "The  Use  of  the 

Fathers."  (already  republished  by  the  Board.)  and  of  several  other  learned  volumes. 

It  has  heretofore  been  known  to  a  very  limited  extent  in  this  country,  but  will, 

now  that  it  has  been    reproduced  by  the  Board,  be  found  to  be  a  volume  of  very 

great  value  and  usefulness.     Its  clear  and  impressive  exhibitions  of  divine  truth 

cannot  be  too  highly  commended  both  to  the   clergy  and  laity.     It  will,  however 

be  especially  invaluable  as  an  addition  to  the  Minister's  Library. 

M    469.  An  Exposition  of  tlie  Epistle  of  Saint  Paul  to  tlie 
Colossians.     By  the  Bev.  Jean  Daille",  Minister  of  the  French   Reformed 
Church   at  Charenton,  A.  D.  1639.    Translated   from  the  French,  by  F.  S. 
Revised  and  corrected  by  the  Rev.  James  Sherman,  Minister  of  Surrey  Chapel, 
London.    Octavo  pp.  696.    Price  $1 .50. 
Sound,  lively,  faithful,  earnest,  and  affectionate.  Mr.  Daill6  was  eminently  fitted 
to  be  the  expositor  of  the  Pauline  epistles.     There  is.  in  his  work,  a  rich  vein  of 
the  purest  evangelical  doctrine,  exhibited  with  all  the  fervour  of  eloquence  which 
was  so  prominent  a  characteristic  of  the  author.     We  here  see  the  most  decided 
Calvinistic  doctrines   in  union — as  they  are   ever  found  when   received  by  a  true 
faith — with  the  highest  morality.     Its  definitions  of  terms  are  clear,  its  reasonings 
close,  its  defence  of  the  truth  strong,  and  its  unction  of  Christ  sweet  and  refresh- 
ing. 

S     470.  Lucy  Duiilevy,  a  sketch  from  real  life.    By S.  S.  Fgliseau.  author 
of  "Lizzie  Ferguson,"  and  "  Gleanings  from  Real  Life."     Square  Itmo.  pp.  156. 
Price  30  and  35  cents. 
An  interesting  volume  for  juvenile  readers.     The  book  is  wrought  from  the 
simple  records  of  the  life  of  a    lovely  child,  nurtured  with  tender  care,  and  repay- 
ing affection  with  overflowing  affection  again,  but  called  to  fill  an  early  grave.  The 
author  of  this  volume   holds  the  pen  of  a  graceful  and  very  pleasing  writer,  and 
is  so  using  her  gifts  as  to  make  them  a  source  of  blessing  to  thousands  of  youthful 
readers.     This    book  contains   many  valuable  lessons  for   the   young,   skilfully 
interwoven  with  the  simple  thread  o'f  the  biography. 

S     471.  Tlie  Stray  Lamb.     Written  for  the  Board.    18mo.  pp.  72.    Price 

15  cents. 
S     472.  Tlie  Joy  of  Morning.     Written  for  the  Board.    18mo.  pp.  55. 

Price  15  cents. 
Two  more  small  volumes  for  the  instruction  of  children  in  the  ways  of  truth 

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C     473.    Memoir    and    Select    Remains    of  the  Rev.    John 

Brown,   .Minister  of  the  Gospel,  Haddington.    Edited  by  the  Rev.  Wm, 
Brown,  M.  D.  ]2mo.  pp.  227.     Price  40  cents. 

The  name  of  John  Brown  of  Haddington  is  a  household  word  in  the  evangelical 
family.  As  a  zealous  preacher,  an  able  expositor  of  Scripture,  a  faithful  teacher, 
and  a  man  of  God,  the  world  has  not  often  seen  his  equal.  This  volume,  prepared 
by  one  of  his  sons,  gives  an  interesting  sketch  of  his  character,  and  a  useful  se- 
lection of  his  writings. 

S     474.  Talcs  in  Rhyme  for  Girls.    By  Old   Humphrey.    18mo.  pp. 
119,  with  many  engravings.     Price  20  and  25  cents. 
Here  is  a  volume   for  our  young  friends,  which  contains  both  "  rhyme"  and 
';  reas  in." 

S  4:75.  Annie  Lee,  a  story  illustrating  the  first  petition  of  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  "  Hallowed  be  thy  name."     18mo.  pp.  92.     Price  15  and  20  cents. 

S  476.  Blind  Ruth  :  or,  How  may  I  do  good  1  Illustrating 
the  second  petition  of  the  Lord's  Prayer.    ISmo.  pp.  100.    Price  15  and  20 

cents. 
S     477.  Hazel   Glen,  illustrating  the  third  petition  of  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
ISmo.  pp.  99.     Price  15  and  20  cents. 

S     478.  Christmas  Eve,  illustrating  the  fourth  petition  of  the  Lord's 

Prayer.     ISmo.  pp.  91.     Price  15  and  20  cents. 
S     479.  Seventy-times    Seven,    or   the    Law   of  Kindness, 

illustrating  the  fifth  petition  of  the  Lord's  Prayer.     ISmo.  pp.  120.     Price  20 

and  25  cents. 
S     480.  Charlie,  or  a  Mother's  Influence,  illustrating  the   sixth 

petition  of  the  Lord's  Prayer.     ISmo.  pp.  123.     Price  20  and  25  cents. 
This  is  a  most  interesting  series  of  books,  which  cannot  fail  of  being  attractive 
to  the  young.     Each  volume  has  a  beautiful  wood-cut. 

S  481.  Peace  in  Death,  exemplified  in  Youthful  Believ- 
ers.    By  the  author  of  "Little  Kadore."     ISmo.  pp.  60  ;  with  an  engraving. 

Price  15  cents. 
This  little  volume  contains  an  account  of  four  pious  children  who  loved  the  Sa- 
viour, and  found  him  to  be  a  very  present  help  in  the  time  of  trouble.     It  is  writ- 
ten in  a  simple,  engaging  style,  and  is  not  a  book  to  make  one  sad,  but  rather 
sheds  a  cheerful  light  on  a  subject  not  naturally  attractive. 
S     482.   Scenes  in  Chusan    or  Missionary   Labours  by  the 

Way.     ISmo.  pp.  246;  with  three  spirited  engravings.    Price   30  and  35 

cents. 
Those  who  have  read  "  Learn  to  say  No,"  ("and  those  who  have  not.  have  a  treat 
in  reserve.)  will  be  {dad  to  have  anjther  book  from  the  same  pen.  In  the  present 
work,  the  author  gives  a  series  of  sketches  of  scenes  and  characters,  with  which  he 
was  conversant,  during  his  residence  in  Chusan,  chiefly  among  the  British  officers 
and  soldiers  stationed  at  that  post. 
S     483.    The  best  Lesson,  and  the   best  Time  to  Learn  it. 

By  a  Presbyterian  Minister.    ISmo.  pp.  117  ;  with  an  engraving.     Price  20  and 

25  cents. 
This  book  is  a  series  of  familiar  conversations  between  Mr.  and  Mrs.  James  and 
their  children,  on  subjects  of  the  highest  importance,  interspersed  with  interesting 
narratives.  "  The  best  lesson"  is  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  '"the  best  time  to  learn 
it"  is  childhood.  The  form  into  which  it  is  cast,  avoids  that  dry,  didactic  method, 
which  rather  revolts  than  attracts  children.  It  is  from  the  pen  of  a  gentleman 
who  takes  a  deep  interest  in  the  cause  of  the  preparation  of  young  men  for  the 
gospel  ministry. 

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S    4:84.  Lena  Leslie,  or  tlie  History  of  an  Orphan.    By  a  lady 
of  Kentucky.     ISmo.  pp.  108 ;  with  an  engraving.     Price  20  and  25  cents. 
This  is  a  tale  of  touching  interest,  and  can  hardly  be  read  without  stirring  up 
the  fountains  of  feeling  within.     The  scene  is  in  the  South. 

M    485.  The  Marrow  of  Modern  Divinity.     In  two  parts.    Parti. 

The  Covenant  of  Works,  and  the  Covenant  of  Grace.    Part  II.  An  Exposition 

of  the  Ten  Commandments.    By  Edward  Fisher,  A.  M.     "With  Notes,  by  the 

Bev.  Thomas  Boston,  Minister  of  the  Gospel,  Ettrick.    12mo.  pp.  370.    Trice 

80  cents. 

This  is  an  old  book,  which  has  been  reproduced  by  the  Presbyterian  Board.     It  i3 

a  thorough  discussion  of  the  great  doctrines  of  salvation,  as  opposed  to  Antinomian- 

ism  on  the  one  hand,  and  Arminianism  on  the  other,  and  is  withal  eminently 

practical.     The  notes  of  Boston  are  an  invaluable  addition  to  it,  illustrating  and 

defending  the  views  of  the  author. 

S  486.  The  Stevenson  Family;  or  Lessons  on  the  Beati- 
tudes. Written  for  the  Board.  18mo.  pp.  144.  Price  20  and  25  cents. 
These  are  familiar  fireside  conversations  on  a  very  important  and  interesting  por- 
tion of  divine  truth.  Did  parents  more  generally  thus  fulfil  the  divine  injunction, 
"  Thou  shalt  talk  of  these  words  when  thou  sittest  in  thine  house,"  how  much 
more  frequent  would  be  the  instances  of  intelligent  piety  among  the  children  of 
Christian  households! 

C     487.  Christ  in  the  Desert;  or.  The  Tempter  Foiled.     By 
the  Rev.  Henry  Moore  Parsons.     ISmo.  pp.  129.     Price  20  and  25  cents. 
This  little  volume  contains,  as  its  title  indicates,  an  exposition  of  our  Saviour's 
temptation  in  The  wilderness.     It  will  be  found  sound  in  doctrine,  evangelical  in 
spirit,   and  every  way  well   adapted  both  to  enlighten  and  excite  pious  emotions 
in  the  reader.     The  theme  is  in  itself  deeply  interesting,  and  it  is  handled  iu  a 
clear  and  convincing  manner.     It  will  be  found  well  worthy  of  perusal. 
C     488.  The   Sailor's  Companion;  Or,  A  Book  of  Devotions  for  Sea- 
men in  Public  and  Private.     12mo.  pp.  263.     Price  50  cents. 
This  work  is  adapted  to  render  a  much  needed  aid  to  pious  shipmasters  and 
others  who  attempt  to  conduct  religious  services  at  sea.     It  contains,  1.  Two  brief 
forms  of  service  on  ship  board  ou   the  Lord's  day,  and  a  service  for  funerals.     2. 
Eighteen  selections  of  Scripture  suitable  for  use  in  said  services.    3.     Thirteen 
short  practical  discourses  for  the  same  purpose.     4.  A  second  part  for  more  private 
uses,  containing  a  scripture  answer  to  the  inquiry,  What  is  religion  '(  brief  exposi- 
tions, prayers  for  various  occasions,  and  friendly  advices  to  sailors. 
C     489.  Scripture  Baptism,  its  Mode  and  Subjects.     By  Ashbel  G.  Fair- 
child,  D.  D.     Author  of  '•  The  Great  Supper.''    ISmo.  pp.  204.    Price  25  aud 
30  cents. 
This  little  volume  contains  a  lucid,  forcible,  and  popular  argument  on   both 
branches  of  the  Baptist  controversy.     Wilhout  making  any  parade  of  learning,  the 
fruits  of  ample  study,  as  well  as  of  careful  thought,  are  brought  to  bear  up<m  the 
theme.     The  book  will  make  itself  felt  wherever  works  of  this   description  are 
needed. 

C     490.  The  Efficacy  of  Prayer.     By  the  Rev.  John  C.  Young,  D.  D., 
late  President  of  Centre  College,  Danville,  Kentucky.     ISmo.  pp.  63.    Price 
15  cents. 
The  wide-spread  reputation  of  President  Young,  his  recent  decease,  and  the  warm 
affection  entertained  by  multitudes  for  his  memory,  will  combine  with  its  intrin- 
sic value  to  make  this  treatise  on  •'  the  Efficacy  of  Prayer"  acceptable  to  the  whole 
church. 

S  491.  The  Great  Reformer;  or,  Sketches  oftheLifeof  Luther.  By 
the  Author  of  "  The  Claremont  Tales."  18mo.  pp.  117.  Price  20  aud  25  cents. 
This  little  volume  is  chiefly  drawn  from  D' Aubigne's  History  of  the  Reformation. 
It  is  a  very  readable  and  instructive  outline  of  Luther's  life,  and  is  well  adapted 
to  attract  and  inform  .juvenile  readers.  It  is  designed  as  an  addition  to  the  Board's 
Sabbath-school  Library. 

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S    492.  Grains  of  Gold,  stilted  to  enrich  Youthful  Minds. 

18mo.  pp.  260.     Price  30  and  35  cents.    With  engravings. 
S     493.  Pictures  of  Truth,  portrayed  in  Pleasing  Colours. 

18mo.  pp.  264.    Trice  30  and  35  cents.     With  engravings. 

These  two  books  are  compilations  made  for  the  Board,  containing  Rome  of  the 
choicest  narratives  to  be  found  in  our  religious  periodical  literature.  They  will  be 
found  highly  attractive  to  the  young. 

C  494.  Not  a  Minute  to  Spare.  By  S.  C.  ISmo.  pp.  104.  Price  15 
and  20  cents. 

This  is  a  very  simple  but  useful  collection  of  thoughts  and  incidents,  showing 
how  we  may  and  ought  to  have  many  minutes  to  spare  to  attend  to  the  interests 
of  our  own  souls,  and  to  work  f )r  Jesus.  We  commend  it  to  those  who  are  so  ab- 
sorbed in  worldly  things,  or  so  wrapped  up  in  their  own  selfishness,  that  they  rob 
God,  their  fellow-men,  and  their  own  souls,  and  have  neither  time  nor  inclination 
to  subserve  the  great  end  of  their  being. 
S     495.  Talks  about  Jesus.     18mo.  pp.  67.    Price  15  cents. 

A  good,  simple,  evangelical  book  for  children,  setting  before  them  the  lovely 
character  of  the  Saviour  as  a  Pattern,  in  his  meekness,  obedience,  love,  self-denial, 
diligence,  readiness  to  forgive,  and  in  his  life  of  prayer,  It  is  suited  to  the  capa- 
city of  very  yo\ing  children. 

C  496.  The  Valley  of  Achor  ;  or,  Hope  in  Trouble,  and  The 
Cross  Providences  of  God  ordered  in  Wisdom  and 
Love.     By  the  Rev.  S.  S.  Sheddan.     18mo.  pp.  50.    Price  15  cents. 

These  treatises  will  be  found  well  adapted  to  excite  the  graces  of  faith,  submis- 
sion, hope,  and  love  towards  God,  in  every  reader,  especially  in  those  who  are  called 
to  suffer  under  the  smitings  of  their  heavenly  Father's  hand. 

S  497.  Little  Boh  True,  the  Driver  Boy.  By  the  author  of  "Sto- 
ries on  the  Petitions  of  the  Lord's  Prayer."  ISmo.  pp.  252.  Trice  30  and  35 
cents.    With  engravings. 

This  is  a  valuable  addition  to  the  Sabbath-school  Library,  from  the  pen  of  a  lady 
who  has  already  made  valuable  contributions  to  this  class  of  religious  literature. 
It  is  the  history  of  a  canal  boy,  showing  how  a  poor,  destitute  orphan  can  be  happy 
himself,  and  do  good  to  others  when  under  the  influence  of  true  religion. 
C  49  8.  Only  Believe;  or,  The  Sure  Way  of  Peace.  By  the  Rev.  Alfred 
Hamilton,  D.  D.    18mo.  pp.  50.    Price  15  cents. 

A  brief,  lucid,  and  scriptural  exhibition  of  just  what  a  sinner  is  called  on  to  do, 
who  desires  to  secure  his  peace  with  God.  It  is  prepared  by  a  pastor  who  has  felt 
the  need  of  such  a  little  tract  to  put  into  the  hands  of  inquiring  souls.  If  pastors, 
and  laymen  too,  would  distribute  this  tract  widely,  it  could  not  fail,  by  the  bless- 
ing of  the  Holy  Spirit,  to  lead  many  precious  souls  to  the  possession  of  peace  in 
Jesus  Christ. 

S  499.  Bridget  Sullivan;  or  the  Cup  without  a  handle.  18mo.  pp.  80. 
Price  15  and  20  cents. 

This  is  a  story  of  Ireland,  in  the  days  of  the  famine,  and  of  the  workings  of  the 
Bible.    It  is  interesting,  and  will  be  a  welcome  book  in  the  Sabbath-school  library. 

S     500.    The  Highland  Glen;    or  Henty  and  Famine.    Founded  on 
Facts.    By  Matilda  Wrench.     18mo.  pp.  54.     Trice  15  cents. 
A  story  of  thrilling  interest,  showing  how  faith  can  sustain  the  soul,  even  under 

such  fearful  privations  and  sufferines  as  those  which  attended  the  famine  of  1847, 

in  the  Western  Highlands  of  Argyleshire  in  Scotland.     It  is  well  adapted  to  excite 

a  feelimr  of  compassion  for  the  needy,  and  to  lead  to  the  exercise  of  self-denial  for 

their  relief. 

S  501.  Fanny  the  Flower  Girl;  or  Honesty  Rewarded.  By  Selina 
Bunbury.    18mo.  pp.  48.    Trice  15  cents. 

S  502.  Ragged  Tommy;  or  the  Boy  and  the  Bishop.  18mo.  pp.  36. 
Trice  10  cents. 

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These  are  valuable  additions  to  our  Sabbath-school  literature,  exhibiting  in  at- 
tractive narratives,  the  value  of  religion  to  the  young. 
S     503.  How  to  Die  Happy.     Written  for  the  Board  of  Publication.    By 

the  author  of  u  Learn  to  say  No,"  and  "Scenes  in  Chusan."    ISmo.  pp.  101. 

Trice  15  and  20  cents. 
This  little  book,  although  written  in  a  spriirhtly  and  most  attractive  style,  treats 
of  one  of  the  most  solemn  and  important  topics  which  can  engage  the  attention  of 
any  reader.  It  was  prepared  with  special  reference  to  the  young,  but  it  has  much 
that  is  full  of  good  for  the  sick  bed  and  the  dying  hour  of  any  person.  It  is  illus- 
trated by  several  instances  of  holy  liviug  and  triumphant  dying  in  the  faith  and 
hope  of  the  gospel. 

S     504.  Sketches  for  You.     By  S.  S.  Egliseau,  author  of  "Lizzie  Fergu- 
son," "  Gleanings  from  Keal  Life,"  and  "  Lucy  Dunlevy."     Square  16mo.  pp. 

232.  Price  30  and  35  cents. 
This  is  another  delightful  little  volume  from  a  pen  which  has  before  delighted 
the  juvenile  readers  of  the  Board's  books.  In  a  collection  of  twenty-four  well-told 
Btories,  a  very  neat  and  pleasant  book  is  here  provided.  Each  has  a  good  moral, 
and  the  reading  of  such  works  will  go  far  towards  fostering  a  taste  for  reading  in 
the  minds  of  the  young  in  our  day.  It  is  a  good  Sabbath-school  and  family  book. 
C     505.  The  Divine  Life:  A  book  of  facts  and  histories.    By  the  Rev. 

John  Kennedy,  M.  A.,  F.  R.G.S.  12mo.  pp.  384.  Price  65  cents. 
This  book  is  a  valuable  contribution  to  the  religious  literature  of  the  church 
and  of  the  times.  It  will  speak  to  the  heart  of  God's  people  as  long  as  there  is  a 
true  church  on  earth.  Its  principal  topics  are — the  nature,  origination,  provi- 
dential occasions,  and  true  means  of  the  Divine  Life.  It  will  be  found  rich  in  im- 
portant suggestions  to  the  believer.  Each  chapter  is  both  illustrated  and  fortified 
with  choice  incidents  from  the  lives  of  many  eminent  saints.  No  Christian  will 
peruse  it  without  intense  interest,  and  no  one  should  rise  from  its  perusal  with- 
out being  wiser  and  better  than  before. 
C    506.  Tlie  Model  Merchant ;  or  Memoirs  of  Samuel  Budgett,    12mo. 

pp.  187.  Price  40  cents. 
We  can  cordially  commend  this  memoir  of  a  most  remarkable  man  to  all  our 
readers,  and  especially  to  those  who  are  engaged  in  business.  They  will  learn  the 
secret  of  Mr.  Budgett's  rapid  rise  from  comparative  poverty  to  great  wealth  ;  and 
they  will  also  see  how  a  business  man  can  and  ought  to  carry  his  Christianity  al- 
ways with  him,  and  exert  an  influence  for  good  on  all  who  come  within  the  sphere 
of  his  influence.  It  has  been  abridged  for  the  Board  by  Mrs.  S.  A.  Myers,  from  the 
original  Memoir,  by  the  Rev.  Wm.  Arthur. 
S     507.  Pride  ;  or  Six  Months  at  my  Uncle's  in  New  England.    18mo.  pp.  80. 

Price  15  and  20  cents. 
An  excellent  book  for  the  young ;  exhibiting  the  pains,  the  hatefulness,  and  the 
cure  of  pride.     The  narrative  is  interesting,  and  the  style  pleasing.    It  is  worthy  to 
be  placed  in  every  family,  and  in  every  Sabbath-school. 
C     50  8.  Ye  will  not  come  ;  or  the  Sinner  without  excuse.     Written  for 

the  Board,  by  a  Disabled  Minister  of  Bethel.     18mo.  pp.  36.    Price  10  cents. 
As  the  title  indicates,  this  is  an  attempt  to  reach  by  the  press  those  whom  the 
author  can  no  longer  address  from  the  pulpit,  and  to  convince  delaying  sinuers 
that  if  they  do  not  come  to  Christ,  the  fault  is  their  own.    It  is  an  earnest,  pun- 
gent, but  affectionate  appeal. 

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SABBATH-SCHOOL  LIBRARY. 

The  Board  of  Publication  have  published  a  Sabbath-school 
Library  of  208  volumes,  which  are  sold  for  cash  for  $30.86,  or  in 
muslin  binding  for  36.52. 

The  following  is  the  list  in  the  order  of  the  Catalogue  : 


Way  of  Salvation,  .  .  cents  5 

French  Protestants, 

Life  of  Knox,  ISmo 

Price. 

,  10  and  15 

25  and  30 

25  and  30 

Evening's  Entertainment,  .  . 
Scripture  Natural   History,  . 
The  Brothers  and  Sister, ...  5 

Price. 

45  and  50 

55  and  60 

,  10  and  15 

Life  of  Captain  Wilson,  .... 

Threefold  Cord, 

Life  of  Major  General  Burn,  . 
Life    of  Lieutenant    Colonel 

20  and  25 
15  and  20 
25  and  30 

Learning  to  Feel, 

Miracles  of  Christ, 

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